Sentence examples for program of austerity from inspiring English sources

He eventually convinced Mitterrand to accept his program of austerity, however, which succeeded in restoring relative economic stability.

That the Greek economy is in a downward spiral from a relentless program of austerity is well known.

After the collapse, Ireland embarked on a harsh program of austerity, including wage cuts, and both its competitiveness and its balance of payments have improved.

Under intense international pressure, President Suharto agreed today to a broad program of austerity measures aimed at halting the steep slide of the Indonesian economy.

Two years ago, a Socialist administration was forced to resign and call a snap election after failing to win sufficient parliamentary backing for its own program of austerity measures.

"The agreement allows us to make the necessary reforms without the burden of debt hanging around our necks," Mr. Papandreou said, referring to Greece's demanding — and unpopular — program of austerity measures and structural changes.

When federal Prohibition finally arrived, it was disguised as a program of wartime austerity.

Greece's ability to stick to the difficult program of budget austerity has been viewed as crucial if it is to continue receiving aid.

Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, who was elected to succeed López in 1982, established a program of economic austerity that gradually restored international confidence in the Mexican economy.

Mr. Gyurcsany had called for the vote of confidence to reinforce his mandate and to strengthen support for his program of economic austerity.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate who was reelected to a second term in May, has carried out a program of fiscal austerity.