EU's Moscovici: Commission won't interfere in Italy's choices

The European Affairs Minister Pierre Moscovici recently crossed the wires saying that he had a very constructive conversation with Italy's economy minister Tria.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• Italy's hike of deficit to 2.4 pct of GDP in 2019 is a cause of concern for commission and several EU member states.
• Commission is not against Italy.
• Commission won't interfere in Italy's choices.
• Debt reduction must be priority for Italy.
• Italy's problem is more the structural deficit than the headline deficit.
• Aware the image of the EU is not as strong in Italy as it once was.
• EU leaders will take final decision on Italy's budget, we have time.
• EU commission has taken no decision on Italy.