opposition
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In Cuba’s National Assembly this month, some legislators spoke candidly about the gravity of the situation, though there is opposition toward greatly expanding the small private-business sector.
However, the deal met with fierce opposition from farmers, notably in France and Italy, and has now been postponed to January.
From Barron's
But even frugal Germany signed on, despite its longstanding opposition to this funding model.
However, the deal, which has been under negotiation for more than 25 years, met with fierce opposition from farmers, notably in France and Italy, and has now been postponed to January.
From Barron's
Belgium was joined in its opposition by Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
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