Italian Economy Minister says it is inevitable that the EU will consider easing deficit rules if the war in Iran persists

The Italian Economy Minister's remarks suggest that prolonged conflict in Iran could compel the EU to reconsider its fiscal rules, potentially signaling a shift towards increased fiscal flexibility in response to geopolitical stressors.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Apr 2026, 08:02 UTCOn the live feed at 07:42 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Iran warns it will carry out extensive retaliatory strikes against US, Israeli, and allied energy infrastructure, economic centres, and regional assets if American threats to target its bridges, power plants, and energy facilities are executed, IRIB News

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Italy's Economy Minister Giorgetti says fuel tax cut measures worth about EUR 500mln

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Italian Economy Minister says it is inevitable that the EU will consider easing deficit rules if the war in Iran persists

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[DESK UPDATE] Easter Schedule: Given the ongoing Middle East conflict and the US NFP report on Good Friday, the desk will operate as usual across Good Friday (April 3rd), Easter Monday (April 6th) and the surrounding days.

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A French-owned container ship has signalled it exited the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg

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This could lead to heightened uncertainty in energy markets, influencing WTI prices and European economic stability as it highlights the interconnectedness of geopolitical events and economic policy.

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