The background for this has to be sound public finances and a stable economy.

Sound public finances are needed to restore the confidence which is so essential for growth.

Indeed, sound public finances must be an integral part of the strategy for sustainable development in Europe.

For me, the highest priority is to make sure that we have sound public finances."

Monetary stability and sound public finances are preconditions for growth.

In this role he advocated a substantial reduction of the national debt and sound public finances.

Share the pain, look after the poor, sustain enterprise and confidence in future wealth, restore sound public finances.

As far as the objective of sound public finances is concerned, some limited progress has already been achieved in the last year.

We therefore need to work with sound public finances in the euro zone because a poor financial situation could jeopardise monetary stability.

The criteria includes "a low and stable inflation, exchange rate stability and sound public finances."

But, he added, "Sound public finances are the incontrovertible condition for a dynamic economy and for national independence."

It wants stricter rules to impose budgetary discipline, sound public finances and structural reforms.

Unless the problem was addressed, the contagion could spread to countries thought to have sound public finances, causing a massive escalation in economic disruption.

Barcelona' s first task must be to confirm the firm commitment to macroeconomic stability based on sound public finances and controlled inflation.

Sound public finances are the most important aspect of Economic and Monetary Union as a whole and beyond.

This determination arises not just from EMU but also because sound public finances make sense in their own right.

Mr. Blair's central political ambition remains to transform public services, available to all, with a stable economy and sound public finances.

Sound public finances are essential to maintain confidence in the UK economy during a period of global uncertainty and to secure sustainable long-term growth.

Maintaining sound public finances is only of interest if it is sustainable in the medium term, which often means taking measures of a structural nature.

This agreement underlines the fact that sound public finances are the responsibility of all levels of government and not only of central government.

Sound public finances, stable prices, low interest rates and a stable exchange rate are preconditions for growth and employment.

The recommendations are based on an extensive analysis by the Commission of Member States' plans for sustainable growth and job creation, married to sound public finances.

Restoring confidence also requires governments to give a clear commitment to sound public finances, fully respecting the Stability and Growth Pact.

The Government is making reductions to spending because maintaining sound public finances is essential to protect the economy from global instability and to secure sustainable long-term growth.

This crisis has clearly shown the need for greater transparency and better risk management in financial markets, sound public finances, and the urgent need to regain credibility.