Italy's Economy Minister calls for "constructive dialogue" with EU partners over 2019 budget

Italian Economy Minister Giovanni Tria said on Tuesday he wanted to have a "constructive dialogue" with EU partners over the 2019 budget after the European Commission expressed concerns over Italy's deficit plans.

Addressing a parliamentary commission, Tria said the strategy adopted by previous governments to contain the national debt had not been efficient, adding that Italy needed to do more to boost growth and employment.