At the same time, the EU enjoys a democratic surplus.

2014 ended with a larger current account surplus than had been predicted.

The decision specifies the impact on government deficit/surplus and debt.

And even to service the debt, the government has to run a 4 percent primary surplus.

In 2015, Europe's top economy ran up a surplus of 19.4 billion euros or 0.6 percent of GDP.

Germany answers with a goal in the second period, and the excitement builds.

Three countries – Hungary (4.3%), Estonia (1%) and Sweden (0.3%) – registered a budget surplus last year.

The initial capital expenditure relating to the assets will be recorded as government fixed capital formation, with a negative impact on government deficit/surplus.

The initial capital expenditure relating to the assets will be recorded as government fixed capital formation, with a negative impact on government deficit/surplus.