Key EU ministers ignore budget rule revamp for Italy
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says any attempt to modify spending rules would be too contentious and the EU must prioritise other challenges, especially investment. – EPA pic, September 14, 2019.
THE EU’s most powerful members today ignored a call by Italy to reform the European Union’s budget rules, handing an early setback to the pro-European government in Rome. EU finance ministers meeting in Helsinki discussed a possible update to the EU’s rules on public spending, but key countries Germany, France and the Netherlands were represented by subordinates.
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Raising productivity, living standards need to be key priority in spearheading growth, says think tankPETALING JAYA: 'Band aid solutions' and 'stop gap measures' to help to spur growth in the economy and stop poverty will not work in the long run, says the Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (Insap).
Read more »
Ireland says EU would respond positively to Brexit moveTo date the British government has offered 'nothing that comes close' to what is needed to secure Irish and EU agreement. FMTNews
Read more »
Ignore PAS-Umno pact, focus on the people, Pakatan’s Youth chiefs say | The Malaysian InsightPH's strength lies in its multiracial, multiethnic and multireligious foundation, they say.
Read more »
Cloud seeding may be expanded if necessary, says deputy minister | The Malaysian InsightIsnaraissah Munirah Majilis urges public to refrain from finger-pointing on social media.
Read more »