European Economic Affairs
Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said in an interview published
Wednesday by Corriere della Sera that Europe is close to Italy
and will evaluate with a "positive spirit" Italy's request for
budget flexibility as part of economic measures to deal with the
coronavirus emergency.
However, Gentiloni noted, Italy needs a reform plan to revive
the economy and "I know that (Economy) Minister Roberto
Gualtieri is working on it".
The commissioner also said in the interview that a global
response was necessary to confront the outbreak and to
coordinate European budget policies to defend growth and
employment.
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