The Lower House on Thursday almost
unanimously approved a resolution by the ruling majority to
authorize a deviation from the previous budget target in order
to finance measures to tackle the effects of the COVID-19
pandemic.
Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia successfully managed to
convince its centre-right allies, including Matteo Salvini's
League party, to vote in favour on the grounds that it was in
the national interest despite some moments on tension within the
coalition over this issue.
Indeed, the resolution was approved by 552 votes in favour, none
against and six abstentions.
"The deviation will enable us to intervene with regards to the
upcoming tax deadlines, with a broader suspension than that
which has been implemented up to now," said Economy Minister
Roberto Gualtieri.
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