Lega’s Matteo Salvini, told a gathering over the weekend that Italy would respect the EUs rules and target a deficit of up to 3pc, *gently brushing the Maastricht ceiling without punching through it*, and explained to his party friends how far they can go and the stakes set by his ministry. He believes the EU will decide to turn a blind eye in the name of realpolitik.
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