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Italy believes it can satisfy EC demands on public accounts

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epa07641311 Italian Economy Minister, Giovanni Tria, attends a speech to the Senate on information about the EU infringement procedure in Rome, Italy, 11 June 2019. EPA-EFE/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

Italy believes it can satisfy the European Commission’s demands over its public accounts for this year, but the real sticking point in negotiations is now about 2020, government sources say.

Brussels has threatened Italy with disciplinary action that would entail closer oversight of its fiscal policy and could eventually lead to fines.

Via Euronews

Topics BudgetEuropean CommissionItaly