Tag: Maurizio Leo

The Italian Tax Odyssey: Of Selfies, Ski Resorts, and State Protection Money

Politics tamir - February 3, 2024

In the latest episode of Italy's long-standing drama, "The Battle Against Tax Evasion," Deputy Minister of Finance Maurizio Leo, a key player in Giorgia Meloni's government, has delivered a performance worthy of an Oscar for Best Dramatic Declaration. With a flourish of rhetorical bravado, he proclaimed tax evasion to be on par with terrorism, stating the Italian state misses out on a staggering 80 to 100 billion euros annually due to this nefarious activity.

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