• says he published the letter to end speculation
  • says it’s reasonable for a govt to acknowledge a worse economic situation
  • says his govt measures will produce as many as 800,000 jobs

Italian fin min speaking in Naples about yesterday’s news on the EU’s concerns about 2015 budget targets

And that’s my lot for the week. Places to go, people to see, team to cheer on. Thanks for all your input and support as always. Very much appreciated by all of us here and I hope we’ve helped make/save you a few pips along the way

Have a great weekend out there

Padoan- wondering what the fuss is all about

Padoan- wondering what the fuss is all about