EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to increase the EU's 2011 budget by 5.9 percent from this year despite protests
European Union lawmakers voted on Wednesday to increase the EU's 2011 budget by 5.9 percent from this year, brushing aside protests by many governments who say such a large hike is unacceptable at a time of austerity.
The Greek parliament has approved a 2011 budget that imposes yet more austerity on the debt-choked nation hours after thousands took to the streets to protest against the measures.