Italy approves ColtivaItalia law and FNOMCeO requests healthcare funding

The Italian Senate has passed the ColtivaItalia bill, allocating approximately 1.18 billion euros to the agricultural sector. The funds, expected to be available starting in early 2027, are divided into several key areas: 300 million euros for strategic supply chains, 300 million euros for the Allevamento Italia plan to reduce beef imports, and 300 million euros for the national olive growing plan. Additionally, 70 million euros will support the Food Sovereignty Fund for struggling sectors like wheat and corn, while 150 million euros are designated for entrepreneurship credit.

Separately, the National Federation of Orders of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists (FNOMCeO) appeared before parliamentary budget committees to advocate for increased and stable funding for the National Health Service (SSN) in the 2027 Budget Law. FNOMCeO President Filippo Anelli presented ten proposals, including a multi-year investment plan for healthcare personnel to address recruitment and generational turnover, as well as funds to reduce waiting lists.