Italy’s Finance Minister Giovanni Tria was out on the wires in the last hour and confirmed government’s commitments to 2.4% 2019 deficit.
Key quotes:
“¢ EU Commission forecasts will not interfere with government’s talks with commissioners.
“¢ EU forecast in sharp contrast with Italy government estimates and due to the partial reading of our budget.
“¢ EU technical fault won’t influence dialogue with the government.