the president of Fiat, Johm Elkann, replies to Confindustria: "Our farewell is logical and coherent"

“Our commitment is not consistent with what has been done. Our exit from Confindustria does not change our commitment in Italy” declared the president of Fiat, John Elkann, in Genoa on the sidelines of the presentation of “Maserati”, the boat with which Giovanni Soldini will try to break some transoceanic sailing records. This is the reply to those, especially Confindustria, who have criticized Fiat's exit from the industrialists' organization led by Emma Marcegaglia. “Recently – added Elkann – we announced Fiat's commitment to Mirafiori and Irpinia with new engines. These are investments in Italy. In Grugliasco, where we will produce the new Maseratis, there is a plant that has been closed for five years. Let's look at Pomigliano, where we are building the Panda. These are all investments made in Italy”. Elkann also mentioned the new Juventus stadium in Turin. “The important thing right now – he concluded – especially when one sees difficulties and uncertainties, is to look to the future and invest, as we are doing, and to innovate”.