- Says he had hoped his government reforms would have lead to quicker decline in Italy’s borrowing cost.
- Says current yield levels mainly due to external euro tension .
- Sees the end of Italy’s economic crisis getting closer, situation was worse last year.
- Tax evasion fight to boost confidence in state .
- Tax evaders ‘destroying ‘societies , not smart.
- ‘ Tragedy’ if euro became a factor of disruption.
- Looks to support longevity of euro .
- Must not pit North against South .
As Gerry stated earlier , “one size does not fit all.”
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