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Countries could be downgraded based on results of this week's EU summit.

Rating agency expected to issue negative outlook on all 17 countries.

Rating agency expected to issue negative outlook on all 17 countries.

Merkel and Sarkozy to push for penalties for deficit violations.

Merkel and Sarkozy to push for penalties for deficit violations.

Prime Minister Monti seeks $40 bln in additional economic measures.

Prime Minister Monti seeks $40 bln in additional economic measures.

Germany and France differ on role of ECB, sanctions for violating deficit rules.