Correspondent in Rome,
How many times have Italians promised reforms they never made? So in Brussels, obviously, we are wary of overly general commitments. And when Rome presents its stimulus plan to the Commission, with five major reforms, officials in Brussels want more: a precise timetable for implementation, and details that prove they have indeed been studied. Because the Italian plan of 221 billion euros, financed to the tune of 191 billion by Europe is the most important of all. It is therefore also about the success of the raising by Europe of 800 billion on the markets. But while he must have his plan approved by the Council of Ministers last Thursday, the green light from Brussels does not come, and the Council is postponed several times. Mario Draghi calls President Ursula van der Leyen and, reports the
Corriere della Sera
, said to him:
“I don't think we have to provide any other explanation.
Basta!
Italy must be respected. ”
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