Italy must step up measures for more growth – Juncker

Italy must step up measures to spur growth, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in remarks, putting him at odds with the country’s League-5Star government.

Juncker said he’s “quite worried about the Italian economy’s slowdown.”

Speaking at a joint press appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Juncker said, “Considering the level of Italy’s public debt it’s very important the government focuses on growth measures.”

Conte called on other EU countries to boost public spending and stimulate the economy.

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