Criticism of German-mandated austerity in some of Europe's most-leaguered nations -- and in the center-left opposition in Germany itself -- has triggered a "1984"-style "newspeak" terminology change. German officials appear to turn testy when the word "austerity" is mentioned these days, and in recent months have deliberately adjusted their language to use the term "growth-friendly consolidation" to describe their policy approach. "I call it balancing the budget," German chancellor Merkel stated. "Everyone else is using this term 'austerity'. That makes it sound like something truly evil."
Like "Nazism"?
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