Lagarde: "From the Omicron variant there are risks to 2022, but we are better equipped than before"

2021-11-28T20:52:59.801Z

"It is clear" that a possible strong increase in infections, for example linked to the latest Omicron variant of Covid 19, could negatively influence the performance of the economy. This was stated by the president of the ECB, Christine Lagarde to "Che tempo che fa" on Rai3. And this now more with regard to 2022 than 2021, but now compared to the past "we have more tools to fight the enemy", from vaccines to medical knowledge to the "individual awareness of putting in place protective measures against the virus". "The commitment made during the Italian presidency of the G20 to vaccinate 70% of the world population by 2022 must be monitored and completed", Lagarde said. And he added: "The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us that the virus knows no borders and therefore we will not be protected until we are all vaccinated. Logistics must be favored and vaccines must arrive in these countries. And we must go further: in these countries we need to create analysis centers to monitor the evolution of the virus ". Italy's response to the crisis, very strong" Every now and then there is good news. I think the economic results we can see now speak for themselves. Italy has overcome the pandemic well, yet it has been a very affected country with a contraction of 9%, today the Italian economy is growing by 6%. There is talk of a 6.5-6.6%. It is a very strong response to the crisis.The reforms that have been decided and which must then be applied are such as to convince the rating agencies that Italy has taken the right path. "Next Generation Eu, an incredible signal at European level" Next Generation Eu was an incredible signal at the European level and it was the desire to reward the sacrifices and sufferings of all countries through collective generosity. All Europeans, including Italians, have a huge responsibility, that of carrying out this plan with reforms, investments, investing in green and digital, to demonstrate to those who were cynical or skeptical what Europeans are still able to achieve. all together ". Belarus and solidarity with Poland" The hard core ofEurope is made up of fundamental principles of democracy and human rights. This must prevail over selfishness or over the stratagems adopted by some to make particular political positions prevail. I hope that the Europeans together will be able to give an answer and to show that solidarity with Poland is possible ".