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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.

Public Debt Edges Lower in September

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s public debt fell slightly in September, reaching 3.0809 trillion euros. The Bank of Italy said Treasury liquidity dropped sharply and drove the movement.

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Italy faces real-term wages decline and trade shifts

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is grappling with a dual economic challenge: workers’ real hourly wages are falling, while export and import flows are shifting markedly. Data released this week by the Istat reveal that, in September 2025, hourly contract wages were 8.8 % lower in real terms compared with January 2021. At the same time, nominal wages held […]

PM Giorgia Meloni unveils 2026 budget bill

2026 Budget bill focused on families, tax cuts and business growth

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni unveiled Italy’s 2026 budget bill, describing it as a “serious” plan built around families, business growth and tax relief. The cabinet approved the draft on Friday.

Banks and insurers to shoulder €4.4 bn in 2026 budget

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — Italy’s banks and insurance companies are to play a central role in funding the 2026 government budget. The Draft Budgetary Plan (DBP) submitted to the European Commission calls for a €4.4 billion contribution in 2026 — equal to 0.19 % of GDP. The financial sector’s contribution is to come via the extension of […]

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Italy plans public debt reduction and defence spending rise

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is moving to tackle its high public debt while planning a gradual increase in defence spending, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Thursday. He spoke in the introduction to the government’s DPFD public finance plan, approved by Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet.

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Construction and housing markets grow in Italy

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s construction and housing markets continued to grow in mid-2025, though the pace of expansion slowed compared with earlier months. Both sectors posted steady gains, highlighting resilience despite economic pressures.