EU: Dijsselbloem, no new commitment to Italy – ANSA.it

EU: Dijsselbloem, no new commitment to Italy – ANSA.it

(ANSAmed) – MILAN, September 13 – “We all have written commitments, which are called Stability Pact” and “no new written commitment” was asked Italy: as the president of the Eurogroup jeroen Dijsselbloem responds when asked if Italy have been written wondered new commitments. While “no, we have not yet assessed the situation in Italy,” replied the Commissioner Jyrki Katainen to the question whether it is true that Europe has asked for new written commitments to the country. “We want to work very closely with Italy,” he added Ecofin coming. With regard to France, however, this “is in a situation of great challenge, but I’m sure we can find a solution, we cooperate very closely, has a great package of reforms in the pipeline, it is a good thing,” said Katainen When asked to comment on the request for Paris to postpone cutting the deficit. France, then said, “has said he will try to keep their promises and goals, and we appreciate it.”

“I ask for tools to facilitate reforms that are important in all countries”, said the minister Pier Carlo Padoan coming Ecofin when asked what meets the power groups that are opposed to reforms in Europe. “The resources for investment in” Europe “will come primarily from the private sector,” while “the public resources will be instrumental to make a lever,” said Padoan. “We’re looking at measures to facilitate investments – he adds – with a regulatory simplification, possible incentives, better use of public resources. Resources are important, but they are not the only thing we have to worry. I should note that it is up to governments to encourage private investment. “

For the President of the Eurogroup,” we must find ways to generate more private investment, all countries that have leeway in the budget should consider what is the best investment in the their country, can be infrastructure, research and development, education. ” The recipe for Dijsselbloem, is a combination of “public and private investment.” Meanwhile, said the vice president of the ECB, Vitor Constancio informal Ecofin coming to Milan, “the measures we have taken will be important to sustain the recovery.” “I think the discussion” yesterday’s Eurogroup “was good: all are aware of the problems,” he adds, recalling that “many countries should be measures to support growth.” (ANSA).