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Basta! The EU challenges Italy’s finances
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2019
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European officials have threatened a substantial fine if Italy doesn’t shrink its debt and budget deficit. Whether or not it follows through, markets are already punishing the country. Tens of thousands of refugees have snuck into Canada from America, but as an election looms, the government is rethinking its openness. And, the plague of “presenteeism”: when your work is done, just go home. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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