If you needed a reminder of why Italy's (and the euro's) crisis hasn't gone away but is merely resting, then today's speech by new Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte should do the trick. Conte, the choice of the 5 Star Movement/League coalition to head the new government, pledged to increase government spending and cut taxes. […]


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