This morning, the Chamber of Deputies hosted a significant meeting between the government and the representatives of the majority of the Budget Committee. This meeting is part of a series of technical discussions aimed at evaluating the amendments presented for the budget law. The political groups have until November 18 to submit their reports.
During a press conference held in the House, the secretary of the Democratic Party, Elly Schlein, outlined her party’s proposals for this maneuver. Schlein said that their strategy is based on five key priorities:
Schlein criticized the government’s approach, saying “the maneuver is in fact recessive” and stressing that much of the investment is postponed until 2026. He also questioned the government’s spending on migrant repatriation, highlighting a discrepancy between promises and actions.
In response to criticism from Schlein, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended the move in a video message to the general assembly of Confini 2024. Meloni described the plan as inspired by common sense and pragmatism, aimed at concentrating resources to support companies that create jobs and to increase the purchasing power of families. The prime minister rejected accusations of austerity, arguing that the move is designed to stimulate the economy through strategic investments.
The debate on the budget law reveals deep political divisions on Italy’s economic future. While on the one hand there is an attempt to support public and private investments, on the other there is growing concern about the planned cuts. The dialogue between political forces will continue in the coming days, with the hope that a shared vision emerges that is capable of addressing the country’s economic challenges.
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