1- Brexit, Gentiloni to May: "No to destructive negotiations"
The prime minister met with British prime minister Theresa May in London, after the bilateral meeting was canceled a month ago due to Gentiloni's health problems: there was talk of Europe but also of migrants and Russia. Read the full article.
2- Draghi and Merkel lock down the euro
The confrontation lasted about two and a half hours, according to some sources: it was held in a confidential manner and without press conferences at the end - On the table the future of the euro and the German Chancellor's proposal for a "two-speed" Europe ”. Read the full article.
3- The stock market goes up and the spread goes down
Finally a serene day on the Italian market – Piazza Affari is the best European stock exchange after Madrid and gains almost 1% – Saipem, Ubi, Recordati and FCA shine – Realizations on Stm, Banco Bpm, Prysmian and Azimut – New records for the Nasdaq – The Btp-Bund spread falls to around 186 bps. Read the full article.
4- France: explosion in a nuclear power plant
The explosion occurred in the engine room where there is no nuclear material. There is no risk of contamination. Five employees injured. Read the full article.
5- 730 pre-compiled: it's a "do-it-yourself" boom. Anti-evasion record: 19 billion
Taxpayers who have chosen to deal with the procedure on their own have increased by 50% in one year – Today is the deadline for communicating health costs to the tax authorities – Meanwhile, the recovery of tax evasion soars to 19 billion in 2016, an absolute record – Padoan: "It makes me laugh who says that the Government winks at tax evaders". Carlo Musilli's article.
