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January 30, 2020 "We have the possibility of being able to work well in advance on the maneuver, with the majority forces it will be a very intense and close confrontation . I read a few months of a confrontation in some newspapers: no, absolutely not. People are waiting for answers much faster, we will work in a shorter time frame. " This was said by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at the joint press conference with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.

On the EU's multi-annual financial framework for 2021-27 there are "critical issues" and Italy "does not accept accelerations. We do not want any compromises on the downside that could damage crucial sectors" such as agriculture or cohesion ".

"We respect the estimates of our economic fundamentals, and it has already happened in the past that our estimates have proven to be more effective" than those of international institutions, "we trust that this will happen again."

"The record drop in the spread comforts us and frees up resources."

"I confirmed that Italy supports the convinced Bulgarian commitment on the closure of the European cooperation and verification mechanism, its entry into Schengen and the euro area. Bulgaria is a reference model for the countries of the area, fully integrated into the EU and NATO ".

"We shared the need to pursue the European green deal project which must be supported with adequate financial support".

Gas and energy were among the topics covered in the bilateral discussion between Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his counterpart Boyko Borissov. "I am particularly pleased that there are Italian companies which, with mutual satisfaction, are involved in these gas pipeline construction projects". "In order to achieve real EU energy autonomy, diversification of sources is a necessary tool to protect our interests also from external interests," said the premier in the joint press conference with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.

"There is a common will to work together for the integration of the Western Balkans into the EU : we are convinced of the need for Albania and North Macedonia to be integrated as soon as possible" in Europe.

"I express my sincere appreciation for Bulgaria's incisive role in fostering the enlargement process. The Bulgarian commitment is worth noting, it goes in the direction of greater prosperity in the Balkans," he adds.