Reconstruction of L'aquila: Italy may have to repay 350 million euros

The Italian city was completely destroyed by an earthquake in April 2009. Ten thousand homes were in ruins and more than 300 people lost their lives in the earthquake.

Thanks to 493.7 million euros from the European solidarity fund, the relocation of the inhabitants was done quickly: 5 months later, the new houses were inaugurated with pomp and circumstance by Silvio Berlusconi.

But now, an audit of the European Commission gives an account of the materials of construction are of poor quality and that many of them were billed 158% more than the market price.

In accordance with Community rules, the apartments were to be ceded for free, but the Italian State is charging rents.

In addition, Brussels suspects that certain companies of subcontractors have links to the mafia.

The historic city centre, this continues for rebuild.

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