Di Maio 'not worried' about EU penalties

(ANSA) - Pomigliano d' Arco, November 19 - Deputy Premier and Labour and Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio said Monday that he was not concerned about the possibility the European Commission could open an infringement procedure over the government's budget plan for 2019. "I'm not worried (about an infringement procedure)," 5-Star Movement (M5S) leader Di Maio told reporters during a visit to a school at Pomigliano d' Arco, near Naples. "We'll carry out reforms". The Commission may open an infringement procedure over the government's budget, saying the package, which sees Italy running a deficit of 2.4% of GDP next year, could breach the Stability and Growth Pact.
    Premier Giuseppe Conte's executive has refused to make major changes to the package, saying an expansive budget is needed to finance key pledges and boost growth.