Italy’s ruling coalition not willing to reduce 2019 budget deficit target to below 2.1% – La Repubblica citing rumours

According to La Repubblica, citing rumours, Italy’s ruling coalition is not willing to reduce 2019 deficit/GDP target to below 2.1%.

Key points:  

   “¢   Still uncertain if Italian PM Conte will meet the EU Commission President Juncker on Wednesday.
   “¢   Italy’s ruling League party tempted to got to early elections in March.
   “¢   Planning to use clash with the EU Commission in the election campaign.