Italy’s Deputy PM Di Maio: EU is acting like a wall towards Italy

Italy's deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio was out on the wires in the last hour, saying that solution on the budget can be found if the dialogue is open.

Key quotes:

   •  Talks should not result in a battle between Italy and Brussels.
   •  Want to do so without getting rid of the main measures in the budget.
   •  Italian bond yields spread is widening because of the EU's current stance.
   •  EU is acting like a wall towards Italy.