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Italy approves DPFP and 28 billion euro budget deviation request
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved the Public Finance Program Document (DPFP) and a request for a budget deviation to be presented to Parliament. Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti emphasized the need for a prudent approach due to a complex economic context influenced by inflation and ongoing conflicts.
The government is requesting a budget deviation of 0.3% of GDP for both energy and security in 2027 and 2028, totaling approximately 28 billion euros (14 billion per year). This represents a reduction in the planned defense spending compared to previous summer estimates, following political negotiations within the majority.
Economic forecasts have been updated, with GDP growth for 2026 estimated at 1%, an increase from the previous 0.6% projection. However, the deficit is expected to rise to 3.4% in 2027 and 3.3% in 2028, while public debt is projected to reach 138.1% of GDP in 2026 and 138.6% in 2027. The Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to vote on these measures on October 13.
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Chamber of Deputies · Council of Ministers · European Union · Giancarlo Giorgetti · Giorgia Meloni · Guido Crosetto · Italian Council of Ministers · Italian Government · Italy · Matteo Salvini · Ministry of Economy and Finance
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- [● 20 SOURCES] Public debt is projected to be 138.1% of GDP in 2026 and 138.6% in 2027. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.forchecaudine.com · +10 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The deficit is projected to be 3.4% in 2027 and 3.3% in 2028. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.forchecaudine.com · +10 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to vote on the DPFP and budget deviation request on October 13. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.forchecaudine.com · www.adnkronos.com · +5 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called for a more prudent approach to the budget maneuver. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.repubblica.it · +13 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] GDP growth for 2026 is estimated at 1%, up from the previous estimate of 0.6%. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.repubblica.it · +12 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The budget deviation is set at 0.3% of GDP for both energy and security in 2027 and 2028. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.repubblica.it · +12 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The budget deviation request totals 28 billion euros, split as 14 billion euros per year for 2027 and 2028. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.repubblica.it · +10 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The Council of Ministers approved the Public Finance Program Document (DPFP) and a budget deviation request. canaledieci.it · www.periodicodaily.com · quotidianodibari.it · www.art-news.it · www.repubblica.it · +15 more