Europe’s economic recovery has been up for discussion once again. With government plans to privatise of some of its assets, could this help reduce the staggering public debt? This decision comes at a crucial time for Italy, which is on the verge of exiting a double-dip recession and is a sign that Italian politics has stabilised. Undoubtedly, there is still a way to go before the deficit can be sufficiently controlled but the signs are looking good, indicating a positive turn towards economic progress. Oren Laurent gives his verdict on Italy’s current privatisation plans. Read more…