The European Union has approved the new Stability and Growth Pact . A quick vote, with a very large majority but with one major absentee. Italy.
The final green light in Strasbourg to the document resulting from the compromise reached by the economy ministers last December 21st arrived without the votes of the Italian MEPs . Of all the parties, with very few distinctions: the entire centre-right abstained, as did the Democratic Party, while the M5s and the Greens voted against . The only three MEPs elected in Italy to vote in favor are Herbert Dofmann (Südtiroler Volkspartei), Lara Comi (Forza Italia) and Roberto Zullo (M5s). Among the favorable votes was also that of Sandro Gozi, Italian but elected in France.
A vote against, that of the Italians, which arrived despite the green light from the relevant European groups. A sign that Italy does not like that downward pact which keeps the parameters of 3% and 60% for the deficit and GDP unchanged , while granting more gradual repayment plans for high-debt countries.
« The government forces have disheartened Giorgetti », was the attack of the M5S, with Giuseppe Conte throwing down the gauntlet to the prime minister: «The bronze faces award goes to Meloni and associates. During the election campaign they were 'the patriots', in the government they gave the OK to this agreement which damages Italy." " The abstention of the centre-right is sensational, the government has been disavowed ", urged the head of the Dem delegation Brando Benifei.
The new rules are called for final ratification on April 29, at the meeting of Agriculture Ministers. And if no one opposes it, they will be a reality.
(Unioneonline/L)