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Meloni sends formal warning to EU re fiscal policy

Meloni issues formal warning to Brussels

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In an unprecedented formal warning to the European Commission president, Italy’s prime minister has put her country’s participation in the EU’s flagship defence spending programme at risk.

Matteo Salvini, Deputy PM says government will last. Salvini says Growth and Stability Pact needs wriggle room. Image: EFE

Salvini looks at EU Stability and Growth Pact

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini says Italy may have to unilaterally breach the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact if Brussels refuses to suspend the rules. The government is weighing-up a freeze on energy bills to protect households and businesses from soaring costs.

Budget bill amendments are causing issues. Giancarlo Giorgetti says Stabillity and Growth Pact not ideal. Giorgetti is looking at options to the escape clause

New Stability and Growth Pact an “improvement”

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said while he does not consider the European Union’s new Stability and Growth Pact ideal, it is a significant improvement on the EU’s old budget rules.