(ANSA) - Rome, March 24 - Premier Paolo Gentiloni said it was
necessary to defend and support free trade as he met European
business associations Friday on the eve of the celebrations for
the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome.
"Europe is faced with new challenges, from Brexit to the rebirth
of protectionism, but we have an opportunity to react," he said.
"We claim a global role for Europe. This is why we need you to
support free trade, growth, an agenda for innovation and a
social Europe".
Support free trade - Gentiloni
Premier meets European business associations