ECOFIN MILAN
Milan , September 13, 2014 – 11:23 am
The Ecofin, the Group of 28 economic ministers of the Eurozone, endorses l ‘Agenda Draghi on reforms and investments, indicating the latter as the “royal road to growth.” And on this agreement is unanimous, says Pier Carlo Padoan at the end of the meeting in Milan. To those who fear a Troika ready to lay down new rules, Padoan replies that “there is a different climate in Europe,” where now the “growth is the priority of all.” The conflict-growth penalty “there.” And there’s been discussions, “even in those closed doors, which have been very fruitful, and were aimed at finding practical answers to the need to grow more.” So all agree on the need for investment, even Germany? He is asked. “Absolutely yes” is the answer.
At the press attended by the European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Jirki Katainen, 41, finladese, the so-called hawk supported by Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of the interpreters of the line rigor in the Eurozone, program coordinator for the resumption of the Commission chaired by Jean-Claude Juncker and protagonist Friday in a controversy with the remote premier Matteo Renzi. In the second day of the conference in Milan, Kaitanen taking on a more reassuring but does not give the clarity that Europe supports the efforts of Rome, but will not be content of the ads. “We support the action of the Italian government – he says – the question of investment-rigor is not Manichean, not just black and white.” Italy, says, “has a very ambitious reform agenda. And its implementation is important: if a doctor prescribes a medication, medicines are bought, but then do not you take it, is not very useful. “
In terms of investment, Katainen said to be already at work “on the plan proposed by the Commission President Juncker,” even though there is no deadline. “The legislative process will start immediately.” As for the reforms in the morning Padoan had defined the index of the progress of EU policies aimed at stimulating the recovery of “a useful tool.” The control entrusted to the European Commission by the Eurogroup is “an element of learning: we have entered a new phase in which all experiences are important.”
Brussels, in any case, not asked for any additional written commitment to Italy, other than those already provided by the Stability and Growth Pact has ensured its part Jeroen Dijsselbloem. “There are no new commitments written for Italy, all must comply with the written commitments in the Pact of stability ‘is merely noted Dijsselbloem.
September 13, 2014 | 11:23
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