The Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, having considered any observations which the Member State concerned may wish to make and after an overall assessment, decide whether an excessive deficit exists.
Déanfaidh an Chomhairle, ar thogra ón gCoimisiún, tar éis aon bharúlacha a chur san áireamh is mian leis an mBallstát i dtrácht a chur faoina bráid, a chinneadh tar éis measúnú foriomlán an bhfuil easnamh iomarcach ann.