31 May 2001, 13:30 Italy's Visco says 2001 budget deficit target of 1.0 pct of GDP can be met
ROME (AFX) - Outgoing Treasury Minister Vincenzo Visco said the
target of a 2001 budget deficit of 1.0 pct of GDP can be met, barring
any problems stemming from spending by regional governments or "a lack
of attention" by central government.
The comments come after Bank of Italy governor Antonio Fazio
forecast a public deficit of more than 1.0 pct this year.
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