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The measure uses the resources deriving from the extra VAT revenue recorded in August.
The 17 cent cut in excise duties on diesel which expires tomorrow will be extended until Thursday 10 September.
According to what we understand, the ministerial decree of the Ministry of Economy, in agreement with the Ministry of the Environment, is ready and awaits publication in the Official Journal.
The provision activates the mobile excise duty mechanism, with the resources of the extra VAT revenue for the month of August.
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Publication of the decree in the Official Journal
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European stock markets are proceeding with caution while awaiting data on the US labor market. Milan lost 0.3%, penalized by the banks, while Frankfurt rose thanks to Volkswagen. BTP yields and the spread are stable.

The AdI and General Industries Association (Aigi) has started collective dismissal procedures for over 2,500 workers, citing the closure of the hot area of the steel plant as the inevitable cause of the crisis.

The president of Intesa Sanpaolo, Gian Maria Gros-Pietro, reassures Tuscan local authorities about the takeover bid for MPS, guaranteeing the maintenance of autonomy, brand and headquarters. Broad shareholder support is expected at the September 10 meeting.

Stellantis has announced two additional days of production shutdowns at the Mirafiori body shop for September 7 and 8, citing component shortages. The Fiom Cgil union expresses strong concern about the related industries and the employment risk.

The Aigi association has started collective dismissal procedures for over 2,500 related workers of the former Ilva in Taranto. The decision follows the decree of the Court of Appeal of Milan which requires the closure of the hot area within 90 days.

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