Damage if Rome disrespect deals - Kurz

(See related stories on Italy's budget plan) (ANSA) - Berlin, October 17 - Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Wednesday that the eurozone will be damaged if Italy fails to respect the EU's budget rules. "As regards Italy, I'd like to say that it is absolutely decisive that what has been agreed upon is respected, for the economy and for the monetary union," said Kurz, whose country holds the duty presidency of the European Council.
    "The Maastricht criteria are valid for everyone.
    "I hope there is a clear line. Anything else would endanger not only Italy, it would also have negative effects on the eurozone".