Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, leader of the League, expressed his confidence on an agreement with EU over the country’s excessive deficit. He comments came ahead of a coalition meeting with another deputy prime minister, Luigi Di Maio of the 5-Star Movement, and Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
Salvini said “The last thing we want to do is pick up a fight with Europe … The only thing I’m not ready to compromise on is the need to reduce Italy’s unemployment rate”. And, “I believe it is also in Europe’s interest to have an Italy that runs and not an Italy that strolls, so I’m convinced that among sensible people an accord can be found.”
