Italian public spending under scrutiny

Politicians in Italy, including the new technocratic government under Mario Monti, face a battle to retain public trust as citizens face major economic sacrifices as part of the austerity programme. Many citizens feel the cost of politics in Italy is too high and this feeling has focused, in particular, on the salaries and expenses given to parliamentarians in Italy.

ESO: Background information: Italy edges towards recession http://www.europeansources.info/record/italy-edges-towards-recession/

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