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Italy remains in EU deficit procedure as 2025 deficit hits 3.1%

Istat has confirmed that Italy's deficit-to-GDP ratio for 2025 stands at 3.1%, remaining above the 3% threshold. Consequently, the country will stay within the European Union's excessive deficit procedure (EDP) at least until the spring or summer of 2026, with a potential exit not expected until 2027.

While the deficit remains high, Istat also revised the 2025 GDP growth forecast slightly upward to 0.6%. Despite this marginal improvement, the fiscal situation remains challenging. Tax pressure in 2025 rose to 42.9% of GDP, an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared to 2024.

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti expressed regret over the data, noting that the country will not achieve an early exit from the EU's corrective measures as previously hoped. The persistent deficit is attributed by some analysts to weak structural economic growth rather than isolated spending errors.

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Antonio Tajani · CONI · Chiara Appendino · Democratic Party · Elly Schlein · European Commission · FIGC · Forza Italia · Fratelli d'Italia · Giancarlo Giorgetti · Giorgia Meloni · Giovanni Malagò

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