Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
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Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, stated that parliament will have the final say on whether to tap a European Union scheme for military spending. This follows the foreign minister's announcement that Rome is ready to access the programme. The statement highlights potential internal disagreements within the coalition over defence funding. The issue is significant for EU defence cooperation and Italy's fiscal policies.
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Improved military readiness through EU funds
The League is a member of Italy's ruling coalition.
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The League is a member of Italy's ruling coalition.
The Straits Times- Improved military readiness through EU funds
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Loaded language removed<p>ROME, July 28 - Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, said on Tuesday that any decision on whether to tap a European Union scheme to fund military spending would be up to parliament, after the foreign minister said Rome was ready to access the programme.</p>
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The League is a member of Italy's ruling coalition.
The Straits TimesThere is a European Union scheme to fund military spending.
The Straits TimesItaly's League party says parliament will have final say on any decision to tap an EU scheme for military spending.
The Straits TimesItaly's foreign minister said Rome is ready to access the EU programme.
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