Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio told the press on Monday that the government is on track to agree on fiscal relief, minimum wage and the decrease in lawmakers' salaries. Speaking before the meeting with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, he said it would be successful as long as the participants put people back in their focus.
The proposed measures include criminal charges for tax evaders. "I expect the acceptance of the fight against privileges because we are late on cutting salaries of parliamentarians," the leader of the Five Star Movement added. Salvini's Northern League, the junior partner in the government, won the European elections last month, which prompted questions about the stability of the coalition. Conte has repeatedly threatened to resign if disputes aren't overcome. He also said he should lead the talks with the European Commission about its intention to punish Italy for excessive debt and spending.
Maio underscored the Leage must withdraw amendments aimed at stopping the minimum wage legislation. He also said the European Union should allow the country to slash taxes and support the green economy.
