Politics · Italy · 9 hrs ago
Italy's budget bill begins parliamentary review in the Chamber of Deputies
Italy's budget bill has started its review in the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Parliament, after the government approved it and sent it to lawmakers.
The two houses have until December 31 to pass it into law, or Italy will have to use temporary spending rules.
Hearings with institutions, organizations and social groups are expected from November 9 to 12, though the schedule has not yet been finalized.
Lawmakers can propose changes using €120 million for 2027 and another €120 million for 2028.
Parties are already divided over pension funding, benefits for law enforcement and possible new contributions from banks.
The tight timetable means the Senate may have little more than a final approval role after the Chamber completes its review.
Italy’s 2026 budget bill has arrived in the Chamber of Deputies, formally opening parliamentary review.
The bill was approved by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, October 28, and reached the Chamber on Friday evening.
Parliament has until December 31 to pass the bill, with the review starting later than the October 20 target.
Hearings are tentatively planned for November 9 to 12, with Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti expected to speak last.
Lawmakers have €120 million for amendments in 2027 and another €120 million in 2028.
- Who
- The Chamber of Deputies is beginning its review of the budget bill.
- What
- Italy’s 2026 budget bill has entered parliamentary review.
- When
- The bill reached the Chamber on Friday evening; the article was published November 1, 2026.
- Where
- The Chamber of Deputies in Rome.
- Why
- The bill must be reviewed and passed into law by December 31.
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The Council of Ministers approved the budget bill.
The bill arrived at the Chamber of Deputies.
The president of the Chamber may announce whether provisions unrelated to the bill will be removed.
Hearings are tentatively scheduled to gather views on the measures.
The deadline for amendments is tentatively expected to fall on this date.
Parliament’s deadline to pass the bill.
- Amendment funds for 2027
- €120 million
- Amendment funds for 2028
- €120 million
- Tentative hearing dates
- November 9–12
- Tentative amendment deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Final passage deadline
- December 31