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Patience needed over Rome’s ESM bid, Europe’s economic and political challenges
Monday 13 July 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.29.1
Commentary: Patience needed over Rome’s ESM bid
By Romano Prodi in Bologna and Edoardo Reviglio in Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte cannot apply too early for funds from the European Stability Mechanism for fear of destabilising his government. He needs patience from Chancellor Angela Merkel and other EU leaders. If the EU agrees the €750bn recovery fund, Rome will sign up to multi-stage EU support. This will launch Italy towards crucial goals: boosting private investment in key economic sectors and rebuilding employment and public finances.
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Meeting: Europe’s economic and political challenges
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Monday 27 July, 14:00-15:00 BST
Europe faces numerous challenges, ranging from crisis response and fiscal co-operation, to questions on future integration, European Central Bank action and political uncertainty. Poul Thomsen, director of the European department at the International Monetary Fund, discusses the future of Europe.
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