(see related) A European
Commission spokesperson said Friday that EC President
Jean-Claude Juncker had not spoken to La Repubblica after the
Rome-based daily quoted Juncker as saying he was not willing to
grant any extra budget flexibility to Italy.
"We are not aware of any statements given to Repubblica by
Juncker," the spokesperson said. "Juncker speaks directly to
Renzi".
The spokesperson reiterated that the Commission will say
in spring whether it has granted Italy's request for budget
flexibility for spending on the refugee crisis.
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