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Italy’s Dangerous Budget Showdown With Europe

Erik Jones explains the showdown between Italy and the EU over the Italian budget and its impact on the debt load. Brussels should stand its ground, even though the clash will benefit the populist coalition of Matteo Salvini (Lega) and Luigi Di Maio (Five Star Movement).

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Italy’s Dangerous Budget Showdown With Europe

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