Press TV - 12/04/13, CAH/SS
Europe’s main human rights body says austerity measures imposed by international creditors have weakened human rights of citizens. (File photo)
Europe’s top human rights official says austerity measures imposed by the so-called troika of international lenders on member states of the European union have weakened the social and economic rights of people.
In addition, the Commissioner said the public spending cuts and selective tax increases aimed at curbing public deficits have not achieved their stated goals.
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