Brussels, 11/05/2004 (Agence Europe) - European finance ministers have decided to show clemency to Italy. Confirming Eurogroup's orientations on Monday evening in Brussels, the Eurogroup Council decided to postpone its meeting till 5 July for deciding on whether or not to set up and "early warning" system for Italy. The Irish presidency said that there was "broad consensus" regarding this decision, with certain reservations expressed by Austria, Spain and Sweden.
The Commission's warning...