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Giancarlo Giorgetti Economy Minister who presented the 2025 budget bill. Credit: La Presse

Meloni fumes over Superbonus as Italy misses deficit target

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has failed to bring its budget deficit below the EU’s 3% threshold. This leaves the country trapped in an excessive-deficit infringement procedure and prompting a furious response from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. She squarely blames the Superbonus home improvement scheme inherited from her predecessor.

Matteo Salvini, Deputy PM says government will last. Salvini says Growth and Stability Pact needs wriggle room. Image: EFE

Salvini looks at EU Stability and Growth Pact

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini says Italy may have to unilaterally breach the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact if Brussels refuses to suspend the rules. The government is weighing-up a freeze on energy bills to protect households and businesses from soaring costs.

Economy Minister (pictured) says Eu nations must react to US tariffs individually. OECD highlights issues Giorgetti must deal with

OECD warns Italy faces tough fiscal road ahead

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new OECD report has flagged mounting pressures on Italy’s public finances, pointing to defence spending, pensions and climate obligations as growing obstacles to consolidation. Economy Minister Giorgetti acknowledged downward growth revisions are coming but insisted Italian fundamentals remain sound.

Finance police track fuel price hikes in Italy.

Fuel price checks increase amid Middle East crisis

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Financial police intensify inspections across the supply chain as war-driven energy costs raise concerns about speculation. Italy has strengthened inspections across its fuel distribution network as energy prices surge following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, authorities said on Friday.

Italian economy headed for a tough year Italian debt misses EU target

Budget deficit narrowed but above EU target

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s budget deficit narrowed in 2025 but remained above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to new data from ISTAT. This complicates Rome’s hopes of exiting the bloc’s disciplinary procedure ahead of schedule.

Retirement aage in pension could be as higha s 71 for young Italians. Image shows older lady sitting on chair in Italian back street.

Italian women receive roughly 26% lower pensions than men

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian women who retired in 2025 received state pensions that were on average about 26.5% lower than those granted to men, according to the national social security agency INPS. The disparity highlights persistent gender inequality in retirement income and reflects broader labour-market gaps.

Agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers. Italian agriculture. Agri food chain to receive EU support

Italian agriculture leads Europe says new survey

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian agriculture leads Europe in terms of added value, according to a new Nomisma survey presented on Wednesday.

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Consumer price index edges up in December 2025

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s consumer price index rose modestly in December 2025, confirming preliminary data released earlier this month.

Italy parliament approves 2026 budget after rows

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — Italy’s 2026 budget bill became law on Tuesday after parliament approved it following weeks of political wrangling. The Lower House passed the bill after a confidence vote, approving it by 216 votes to 126, with three abstentions.

Budget bill amendments are causing issues. Giancarlo Giorgetti says Stabillity and Growth Pact not ideal.

Government accused of chaos over 2026 budget bill amendments

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome — Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government of descending into “chaos” over the 2026 budget bill after controversial amendments threatened the legislative process. The executive is racing to secure parliamentary approval before the end of the year.