The Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghiin a press conference he gave, referred to the consequences of the war in Ukraine and the economic and energy perspective of Italy.
“It is clear that the war has reduced the prospects for development. There is a negative impact of rising energy prices, but also a decline in consumer confidence. But we will do whatever it takes to support businesses and households. “stressed the Italian Prime Minister.
The Italian technocrat prime minister stressed that at this stage the imposition of an embargo on Russian gas is not on the table, nor any possible reduction of energy supply to homes and businesses. At the same time, Draghi underlined:
«If the EU proposes an embargo on Russian gas, we are willing to follow it. We want the means that can lead, in the most effective way, to peace. We wonder if we can trade the price of gas for peace. “Do we prefer peace or have an air conditioner on?” That’s the question we have to ask ourselves. “. The head of the Italian government clarified, however, that even if the import of Russian gas were stopped today, Italy – thanks to its reserves – would be covered until October.
The Italian Minister of Finance Daniele FrancoFinally, he stated that the country’s GDP growth, this year, is projected to be of the order of 3.1%, with a public deficit of 5.6%. At the same time, the reduction of fuel taxes, by 25 euro cents per liter, is extended until May 2.
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