(see related) The economy ministry said
Thursday that the government was in talks with the European
authorities to reach a solution on troubled lenders Banca
Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca that "guarantees the
stability of the two Veneto banks and safeguards savers
completely, fully respecting European rules". The ministry
released the statement after Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan
met the heads of the two banks. The statement stressed that "in
terms of liquidity, Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca
have all the necessary public guarantees".
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