Italy's and France's reforms are insufficient, says Merkel
(AGI) Berlin, Dec. 7 - The reforms promoted by Italy and Franceare insufficient, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Die Weltin an interview published on Sunday. The statement came oneweek after Brussels called a truce with Rome and Paris on howto improve their public finances. "But the Commission has alsosaid in a clear manner that what is on the table to date isstill insufficient. That's something that I agree with", Ms.Merkel said. The Italian government replied through theUndersecretary for European Affairs, Mr. Sandro Gozzi, whosaid: "Berlin must respect Rome, focus on its