Monte Dei Paschi bailout: what you need to know – the Guardian briefing

Why has the EU given the world's oldest bank a deadline, how much money needs to be raised, and what impact is the Italian referendum having?

The Italian banking system now poses the biggest risk to the financial security of the eurozone and its most venerable institution is at the heart of the problem. Here is what you need to know.

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