Economics

EU Warns Italy's Populists to Stay the Course of Fiscal Prudence

  • European Commission’s Dombrovskis comments in TV interview
  • Commission releases economic policy recommendations for states
Dombrovskis discusses Italy’s proposed leadership change and the country’s policies.(Source: Bloomberg)
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The European Commission urged Italy to stay on the path of fiscal responsibility, warning that high debt levels leave little room for economic experimentation.

With markets already stunnedBloomberg Terminal by the radical policy platform presented by the populist alliance of Five Star Movement and the League parties, commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said “our message is that Italy should continue with responsible fiscal policies, continuing to reduce both the budget deficit and public debt.”