There will be no negative
fallout from a "lively exchange" between Italy and the European
Commission, EC President Jean-Claude Juncker told reporters
Wednesday.
"Relations between the Commission and the Italian
government, between commissioners, and between myself and my
Italian colleagues and the premier (Matteo Renzi) are good," he
said.
"There was a lively exchange, but this is normal in times
of democracy and will have no consequences," Juncker said.
Last week Juncker blasted Renzi for offending the EU
executive at "every opportunity".
There has been tension between Rome and Brussels in recent
months over several issues, including the refugee crisis, budget
flexibility and bank rescues.
Renzi said on Facebook Tuesday that Italy has regained its
leadership role and that those who do not like it must "deal
with it".
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