Estimates that’s what he needs to pay state debts to companies this year.

Earlier he was out with comments on the Italian economy.

  • Economy to stabilise in H2 2013
  • Will meet deficit goal for 2013, committed to keep deficit under 3% of GDP
  • Needs lower labour taxes
  • Reducing overall tax burden is priority
  • June/July tax revenue show improvement
  • Public finances in H1 in line with government forecasts at 2.9% deficit for 2013