League leader Matteo Salvini said
Wednesday that a government led by him would not allow a VAT
hike in a budget 'safeguard' clause to kick in.
Such clauses are meant to automatically kick if the
government fails to cover a budget requirement.
"We exclude any tax or duty elements within the fiscal
policies," Salvini said at a press conference at the foreign
press association in Rome.
"The safeguard clause to increase VAT does not exist for us.
"On the contrary, as the first cabinet meeting we'll scrap
the seven oldest duties that weigh down the Italian economy.
"The oldest one dates back to the Second Italo-Ethiopian
War".
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