Italy unveils record economic stimulus plan

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A woman dances on a roof as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Rome, Italy, April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
A woman dances on a roof as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Rome, Italy, April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday announced a new stimulus programme designed to inject up to 400 billion euros ($430 billion) into businesses damaged by the coronavirus pandemic, AFP reports.

Conte told the nation in a television address that the measure represented “the most powerful intervention in the country's history”.

The programme will add to the 340 billion euros in government-backed loans announced last month.

“We will soon see a new spring for Italy but for the moment we must stay at home,” Conte said.

A woman dances on a roof as the spread of the coronavirus continues in Rome, Italy on April 6, 2020. — Reuters
A woman dances on a roof as the spread of the coronavirus continues in Rome, Italy on April 6, 2020. — Reuters

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