Francois Bayrou, the French Prime Minister, accused Italy of 'fiscal dumping' ahead of a confidence vote in his government. He criticized Italy's tax policies, claiming they attract foreign investment at the expense of France. The Italian government refuted these claims as 'unfounded' and emphasized its economic stability. Italian leaders, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, defended Italy's position, calling for collaboration against actual tax havens in Europe. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between France and Italy amidst a political crisis in France. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)