Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio was out with some comments in the last hour and ruled out the possibility of correction to budget before EU election.
Key quotes:
“¢ After the May 2019 EU elections many European countries will have more drive to change the rules of the game.
“¢ Sees margin for dialogue with the EU.
“¢ EU infringement procedure (EDP) would be unfair.
“¢ Italy is not isolated in Europe.
“¢ We will not go over 2.4% deficit/GDP target in 2019.
“¢ The government will not sell family jewels in privatization drive.