Italy Eyes Defense Cuts

By Andy Nativi
Genoa

Italy is not immune to the defense cuts that are spreading across Europe. While the government has yet to present a plan for reducing military spending, Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa has revealed highlights of the reductions he will announce by the end of October.

The finance minister plans to impose across-the-board cuts of 10% to the budget of every ministry. This will meet the ...

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