British News Agency

Meloni described the €18.7 billion budget as “serious, balanced, and responsible,” stating that resources would be directed toward families, employment, businesses, and the healthcare sector.

The Prime Minister explained that €1.6 billion in additional resources had been allocated to support families, aiming to increase birth rates and protect first-home ownership. Around €5 billion will go to workers and wages, including a reduction in income tax (Irpef) for the middle class, additional payments, support for working mothers, and the renewal of collective contracts.

Meloni noted that €8 billion will be invested in businesses to foster the growth and competitiveness of the production system. In the health sector, an additional €2.4 billion will be added to the €5 billion already allocated in the previous budget, for a total of €7.4 billion in new funding.

Meloni said: “In a difficult period, we chose to focus our resources on areas that truly matter to the Italian people while maintaining fiscal responsibility. I thank the majority and everyone who contributed to this result.”