Correspondence in Brussels
The elections which start on Monday 24 January in Italy will of course be followed closely in Brussels and in the capitals of the European Union.
As were, in the fall of 2021, the negotiations for the formation of a new coalition in Germany and as will be, in a few weeks, the French presidential election.
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However, the concern is greater as the probabilities are great of seeing the former head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, leave his post as head of government to become President of the Republic.
Despite record growth in 2021, Europe's third-largest economy remains very fragile.
And the Italian public debt has dangerously swelled with the health crisis, to more than 150% of GDP.
The first reforms promised in Brussels - judicial system, public procurement and civil service - are certainly on track.
But they will have to be carried through, while others are…
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