Budget bill before cabinet Wednesday, progress with EU on flexibility - Giorgetti

Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti announced that the 2027 budget bill is nearly complete and will be reviewed by Premier Giorgia Meloni's cabinet soon. He highlighted ongoing discussions with the European Commission for additional flexibility in EU budget rules due to inflation concerns linked to the Iran war. Giorgetti emphasized the ministry's commitment to finalizing the budget components and engaging with stakeholders, including regional representatives. He expressed optimism about presenting the finalized proposals to the cabinet shortly.