Mittal, surprised by request for commissioner, violates agreement - last hour. Arcelor Mittal to Invitalia: "We are surprised and disappointed to read in the Italian media that Invitalie has asked the Italian government to start the process to place Acciaierie d'Italia into extraordinary administration" "It is a serious violation of the investment agreement", we read in a text on the former Ilva.

"We have participated fully, and in good faith, in these discussions and we reject your attempt to blame us for their unsatisfactory outcome"