Deputy Premier and Labour and
Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio said Wednesday that some people
in Italy want the country's bond spread to come under increasing
pressure.
He also said turmoil on the financial markets would not cause
the government to change policy.
"This story about the (10-year) bond spread (going up) to 400
points is just a way to terrorize the citizens," 5-Star Movement
(M5S) leader Di Maio told RAI radio.
"There are too many people in the establishment who are
cheering for a spread of 400 points, but the markets love Italy
more than some Italian and European politicians.
"The spread was 270-280, now it's 300, because there is great
prejudice about this government.
"My aim is to make my fellow citizens happy and this is valid
beyond the numbers.
"This budget is the act of courage Italy had been waiting for
for years.
"It's not possible to turn back. If your turn back, you
betray the Italian people".
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