FCA's Italian Loan Request Raises Controversy

External view of the Fiat Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, May 20, 2020. FCA's Italian loan request as part of more than 400 billion euros Italy is making available to businesses hit by the pandemic, raises criticism within the ruling Italian coalition. The reason is a possible payment of a large dividend to FCA's investors at a time when the coronavirus crisis has left cash-starved manufacturers.