Bank of Italy urges Meloni government to monitor spending trends
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28
Bank of Italy urges Meloni government to monitor spending trends
9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28
Andrea Brandolini, head of the central bank’s economics and statistics department, addressed lawmakers in Rome on Tuesday.
He warned that higher-than-expected inflation could complicate Italy’s efforts to meet its planned fiscal consolidation path.
The call comes amid a worsening economic growth scenario, with adherence to European Union fiscal rules remaining a key concern for Italy’s government.
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