Premier Matteo Renzi's
government will put its Unblock Italy decree to a confidence
vote in the Lower House, Reforms and Relations with Parliament
Minister Maria Elena Boschi announced Thursday.
The decree aims to free up billions of euros in funding
for infrastructure projects, including new highways, railways,
and major airport renovations, and help the recession-battered
economy.
Using a confidence vote limits debate and imposes
discipline on lawmakers belonging to parties supporting Premier
Matteo Renzi's government to speed up approval of the measure.
But it carries a risk as the government will collapse if
it loses the vote.
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