Italy: Parliament permanently adopted the “thousand extensions” decree

Chamber of Deputies, the “Milleproroghe” decree contains, among the many extensions postponing the enforcement of many texts, one on the new obligations in terms of health and safety at work. (Ref. 090219)

For the thirteenth time in nine months, the Berlusconi government asked for the Parliament’s trust to approve a decree-law. On February 24, granting this trust, with 281 votes for, 248 against and 2 abstentions, the Chamber of Deputies permanently approved the “Milleproroghe” decree,...