France's lower house has overwhelmingly approved ratification of the EU fiscal pact despite opposition from left-wing lawmakers.<br /><br />The treaty, which should see European states keep to stricter budget requirements, will come into force on Janaury 1 2013.<br /><br />The law passes to France's upper house on Wednesday and should be adopted by the end of the week.<br />http://www.euronews.net/
