As with its view of the U.S., the commission takes a pessimistic view of the natural unemployment rate in recession-hit countries such as Spain and Ireland, where it see the natural rate at over 18% and 12%, respectively.

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If the 90 percent rate of apprehensions isn't achieved in high-risk border sectors within five years, a commission made of border state officials would make recommendations on how to achieve it.

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