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In June 2005, Italy became the first country to face disciplinary action under the EU's adjusted stability pact (Photo: EUobserver)

Italian euro scepticism taking root

One in five Italian private sector employees (21%) think scrapping the euro would be the best solution to Italy's economic problems, according to a fresh poll.

The Ipsos/Cise survey published by the newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore was conducted among private sector staff who split their vote almost equally between centre-right and centre-left in Italy's 2001 election.

Ahead of Italian spring elections, due 9 April, prime minister Silvio Berlusconi’s anti-euro rhetoric seems to be working...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

In June 2005, Italy became the first country to face disciplinary action under the EU's adjusted stability pact (Photo: EUobserver)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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