According to the Commission Spring 2004 forecasts as well as to the Maltese authorities, the general government deficit will, at 5.9% of GDP, be well above 3% of GDP in 2004.
Vastavalt komisjoni 2004. aasta kevade prognoosile ning Malta asutustele, on 2004. aastal valitsemissektori eelarve puudujääk üle 3% SKTst,