Italy: Parliament passes economic measures
The measures passed Friday allow users to access public Wi-Fi points without identification.
ROME (AP) - Italy s lower house passed a series of measures aimed at combatting the economic crisis after opposition lawmakers from Beppe Grillo s 5 Star Movement gave up on a two-day filibuster.
The obstructionist tactics by the anti-establishment 5 Star Movement sets the stage for a difficult two weeks for Premier Enrico Letta s uneasy coalition government. It aims to pass six decrees before September besides a raft of draft laws, including one opposed by Grillo s followers to allow the constitution to be amended. Parliament is set to recess Aug. 8.
The 117 measures passed Friday allow users to access public Wi-Fi points without identification, prohibits the seizure of primary residences and proposes a ceiling for the salaries of heads of public companies.
