Spain's prime minister has announced a package of spending cuts and higher taxes that he says will save the country $80 billion by the end of 2014.

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy unveiled the austerity plan to lawmakers Wednesday, saying the country is at a “crucial” moment and must end its budget crisis as soon as possible.

The package includes cuts to civil service wages and unemployment benefits, as well as sales tax increases.

Coal miners protested in the capital, Madrid, saying big cuts in subsidies to mining companies will destroy their industry.

Eurozone finance ministers agreed Tuesday to give Spain until 2014 to meet budget deficit targets, and to provide a $37 billion bailout for the country's ailing banks.