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Italy deficit projections: worry but don’t panic

The Italian government’s decision to raise its deficit targets suggests it is trying to get away with as little fiscal tightening as possible. With EU fiscal rules set to come back into force next year, that raises the risk of tensions escalating between Italy and the European Commission.

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