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Italy's budget plan faces tight spending limits as government awaits EU flexibility
Italy's government plans to approve its budget next week, but the final measures are not yet settled.
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti says spending room is tight as higher energy costs and interest rates put pressure on public finances.
The proposed budget totals 23.5 billion euros, but more than 14 billion is set aside for energy and defence, leaving about 9 billion for other measures.
The government is waiting for the EU to clarify its flexibility before deciding how much it can spend.
Possible measures include tax breaks to encourage companies to hire young people and mothers, as well as lower taxes for some young workers.
The plan also aims to support families, older people and healthcare, while limiting energy costs for households and businesses.
The government is also preparing to ask the financial sector for a 5 billion euro contribution, though talks with banks are difficult.
Italy’s government is preparing a budget plan that prioritises families, young people, older people, health care and energy costs.
The plan has limited funds, and the government is waiting to learn how much flexibility the European Union will allow.
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the government must act carefully because “the blanket is short.”
The €23.5 billion plan includes more than €14 billion in flexibility earmarked for energy and defence, leaving about €9 billion available.
Proposals include higher hiring deductions for young people and young mothers, and a possible 5% flat tax for some young workers.
The government plans to approve the budget next week.
- Who
- Italy’s government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is preparing the budget plan. Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti has outlined its constraints.
- What
- The government is developing a budget plan that prioritises families and young people amid limited funds.
- When
- The plan is expected to be approved next week.
- Where
- Italy; the government is waiting for the European Union’s decision on budget flexibility.
- Why
- The government aims to support families, young people and other priorities while keeping public finances sustainable.
Italian government
Banks
Requested contribution
Italian government
The government is preparing to ask the financial sector for €5 billion.
Banks
Banks say they are willing to help but warn it will be difficult to reach a new agreement if previous commitments are not respected.
Giorgetti said the government was awaiting the European Union’s decision on available budget flexibility.
The government plans to approve the budget.
- Budget plan
- €23.5 billion
- Available funds
- About €9 billion after more than €14 billion in flexibility for energy and defence
- Proposed hiring deduction for young people
- 140%, up from 130%
- Proposed hiring deduction for young mothers
- 180%, up from 130%
- Possible flat tax for young workers
- 5% for people up to 30–35 years old and with income of €20,000–€30,000
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What people are saying
We must be very careful about how we proceed.
One thing is dealing with rising raw material prices, another is facing both that and rising interest rates.
This model cannot be a model of development.
Drastically reduce taxes for young people.