Economy Minister Giovanni
Tria said on arrival at an ECOFIN meeting Tuesday that there
were some disagreements with the EU on the 2019 budget but
dialogue was continuing.
"Dialogue will continue, of course we have some disagreements
but that does not mean that we can't have a constructive
dialogue between the European Commission and Italy, it is an
habitual thing between countries and the Commission", Tria said.
The EC has asked for a revised budget package by November 13,
saying the 2.4% deficit is too high and growth forecasts are
optimistic.
Tria said "we must explain to the Commission, but I cannot
anticipate the reply now" on the budget, saying Italy would
answer the EC's strictures by November 13 as requested.
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