Monti’s budget plans shrouded in fog

With Italians waiting to know where the knife will fall, article suggest that in late November 2011 there is still no clarity on the new prime minister’s emergency measures, nor on the appointments of deputy ministers and top officials.

ESO: Background information: Monti pledges fairness in Italian sacrifices http://www.europeansources.info/record/monti-pledges-fairness-in-italian-sacrifices/

ESO: Background information: Euro leaders push for fiscal crackdown http://www.europeansources.info/record/euro-leaders-push-for-fiscal-crackdown-merkel-fixed-on-long-term-goal-of-fiscal-union/

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