Repubblica reports that the European Commission is to issue a statement next week on Italy's economic growth plans

EU Italy
  • European Commission to release a report on Italy next week
  • Will say that Italy's plans for long-term growth have failed
  • To critisise citizens' income, lower pension age measures

The battle between the European Commission and Italy's coalition government will be a hot topic in European politics this year, especially more so as we gear towards the parliamentary elections in May.