Key facts
- Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini asked Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit to help boost Italy's economy.
- The specific form of contribution was not detailed.
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has publicly called on two of the country's largest banks, Intesa Sanpaolo SpA and UniCredit SpA, to play a role in supporting the Italian economy. Salvini, who is also the leader of the League party, stated that these financial institutions should contribute to economic growth initiatives. The exact details of the requested contribution were not specified in the statement.