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Austrian Chancellor Sebastian
Kurz said Wednesday that the eurozone will be damaged if Italy
fails to respect the EU's budget rules.
"As regards Italy, I'd like to say that it is absolutely
decisive that what has been agreed upon is respected, for the
economy and for the monetary union," said Kurz, whose country
holds the duty presidency of the European Council.
"The Maastricht criteria are valid for everyone.
"I hope there is a clear line. Anything else would endanger
not only Italy, it would also have negative effects on the
eurozone".
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