Budget: Salvini says ‘contribution’ from major banks and oil giants – pressing ahead without hesitation
The League leader argues that financial institutions and energy companies – which are protected by the state and are growing – should contribute more in a difficult economic climate
(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - The leader of the Carroccio, Matteo Salvini, emphasises that, from his point of view, ‘banks are businesses that operate with state guarantees; they have made thousands of staff redundant and closed thousands of branches. They are a fairly ‘protected’ business, so to speak, with very little to fear. Full steam ahead, then, without hesitation. Those who have the most, at a delicate time, can give the most’.
As for the proposal, put forward again by Elly Schlein (PD) to tax the so-called ‘windfall profits’ of energy companies, Salvini says he ‘agrees’, because ‘banks, insurance companies, energy firms and oil companies are making money. Let me be clear, I’m not in favour of proletarian expropriation, but at a time like this we need to ask for a contribution from those who can afford it’. France and Germany are putting ‘tens of billions of euros on the table to support businesses. We must do the same, because half-measures won’t be enough this time’.
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