EU raises heat on Italy over high debt, deficit
The European Commission has formally put Italy on notice about its deteriorating deficit and snowballing debt, re-opening a political battle with populist-led Rome
EU rejects Italy’s budget in eurozone first
The European Commission has rejected Italy's draft 2019 budget, the first time the EU executive has ever sent a member state back to the drawing board over spending plans
Brussels vs. Italy: the budget battle ahead
The European Commission says Italy's budget plans are a serious concern as it warns Rome could be sanctioned for breaking commitments to Brussels
Main points of Italy’s draft ‘people’s budget’
Italy's populist coalition has submitted its draft 2019 budget to the European Commission, forecasting an increase in the public deficit to 2.4 percent of gross domestic product.