*** STOP PRESS *** 12/07/2011 (Agence Europe) - Tajani - Italy has responded well, in a European context. The European Commission gives strong support to Italy's choice of economic policy given the speculative attacks that have shaken the country in recent days - see other relevant articles on page 6 of this bulletin. This was the opinion held by Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani who, on Tuesday evening, held a meeting with Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs. According to Tajani, Italy - which has announced budgetary measures in line with European recommendations - has generally responded well with majority and opposition showing national cohesion, as did businessmen, trade unionists and banks. Data to be published on Wednesday 13 July by Eurostat show that the real economy in Italy is on the right track: - manufacturing output has increased 3.4% over the past quarter compared to one year ago, which is more than many other European countries can boast. The Commission will devote part of its meeting on Wednesday to the financial situation and especially to Greece, building up to an end of the week that promises to be crucial with the publication of stress tests on banks and the possibility of an extraordinary summit. (Gp/transl.jl)