I forbindelse med begge lån hævder de italienske myndigheder endvidere, at udgifterne til den obligatoriske bankgaranti, der kræves inden udstedelsen af lånene, skulle trækkes fra støttebeløbet.
With regard to both loans, the Italian authorities argue that the cost of the compulsory bank guarantee which was requested prior to the granting of the loans has to be deducted from the amount of the aid.