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BFW 12/20 05:23 *EUROPEAN UNION CUT TO AA+ FROM AAA AT S&P, OUTLOOK STABLE BFW 12/20 05:18 *S&P: EUROPEAN UNION TO AA+/STABLE FROM AAA/NEGATIVE
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European Union Downgraded at S&P; Loses Top Credit Rating 2013-12-20 05:27:44.738 GMT
By Grant Clark Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Long-term rating cut to AA+ from AAA; outlook stable from negative: statement. * Overall creditworthiness of 28 members has declined * Budgetary negotiations have become more contentious, signaling rising risks to support of EU from some members Statement: {NSN MY3B3V3PWT1D <go>}
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