Italy unrepentant as it throws down the gauntlet to Brussels over spending
October 16, 2018 at 03:33 AM EDT
Italy's political masters say they're "extremely happy" with their expansionary budget plans for next year. Now, the onus is on Brussels over whether to accept or reject the new spending proposals. Italy's budget, which was submitted to the European Commission Monday ahead of a midnight deadline, includes controversial measures that were promised by the...