The EU Commission has decided to not open procedure on Italy - Radiocor

Haresh Menghani FXStreet

According to the latest headlines floating on the wires, via Il Sole's financial news agency - Radiocor, the European Commission is said to have decided to not open excessive debt procedures on Italy.

The official confirmation is expected to come from the EU Commission's upcoming press conference on Italian budget talks at 11:00 GMT.

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