Prime Minister Mario Monti intervenes on the Fiat case. After calling Sergio Marchionne, they agreed to meet on Saturday 22nd at 16pm at Palazzo Chigi. This was announced by the Presidency of the Council. Apart from President Monti, the meeting will be attended by the Minister for Economic Development Corrado Passera and the Minister of Labor Elsa Fornero and, by Fiat, by President John Elkann and CEO Sergio Marchionne. «On the occasion – explains Palazzo Chigi – the information framework on the strategic prospects of the Fiat group will be provided, with particular regard to Italy».
John Elkann, president of Fiat, expresses "solidarity and support for Marchionne" on behalf of the Agnelli family. He reiterates his commitment to stay in Italy adding «We reiterated today that for some years now the investment plan must take into account a very difficult situation. We are evaluating the situation to move forward in a prudent and responsible way. And to Della Valle's attacks he replies: «I don't understand the hatred that animates him. I am amazed that at his age and with his aspirations he acts so irresponsibly.' "In my family - specifies Elkann - there is absolute harmony: we are all extremely united".
