Italy's Di Maio: Ready to sit down at table with EU to discuss constructively

Commenting on the EU Commission's statement noting that Italy's finances were warranting disciplinary action, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said that they are ready to sit down with the EU to have constructive discussions. 

Key quotes

• We are a serious country that honours our word.
• Very annoying that a new way is found every day to speak badly about Italy and its government.
• Other EU countries have run much higher deficits and never faced sanctions.