European Economy Commissioner Paolo
Gentiloni expressed concern on Thursday after the Italian
government was plunged into uncertainty by the 5-Star Movement's
decision not to take part in a confidence vote on a government
decree.
"When it comes to political developments in Italy, I often talk
about rough waters," former Italian premier Gentiloni said.
"In these waters made rough by war, high inflation, energy risks
and geopolitical tensions, stability is a value in itself.
"I think that cohesion is needed at the moment and not
instability.
"Obviously we are following the situation with detachment from
an official point of view.
"The detachment is a bit more relative from a personal point of
view.
"I'd say we are following things with concerned astonishment".
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