BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) upgraded its economic forecasts on Tuesday, betting that a modest recovery is now sustainable as member states push ahead with reforms.

The 18-nation eurozone should grow 1.2 percent this year and 1.8 percent in 2015, up from previous estimates given in November for 1.1 percent and 1.7 percent, the European Commission said.

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