Starting in 2025, families with an ISEE income of up to 40,000 euros will be able to benefit from an annual voucher of up to 1,500 euros for each student enrolled in a private school. This measure, provided for by an amendment signed by the Fratelli d’Italia deputy, Lorenzo Malagola, is part of the current financial maneuver and aims to guarantee the right to education, regardless of economic conditions.
The overall funding for this initiative is set at 65 million euros per year. A decree from the Ministry of Education will be needed to make the measure operational. Minister Giuseppe Valditara stressed the importance of this initiative, stating that the government is aware of the need to ensure that all children have access to quality education. He also confirmed that the ministry is working to identify viable solutions in this regard. In addition, Lega and Fratelli d’Italia have presented amendments to strengthen pension funds. These amendments propose the creation of a time window that allows workers to transfer severance pay to supplementary pension schemes with a silent consent rule.
Another hot topic is the increase in minimum pensions in 2025. Some Forza Italia deputies have requested that the increase be 2.7% instead of the 2.2% foreseen in the budget law. This change would represent greater economic availability for pensioners, as highlighted by Carmelo Barbagallo of UIL Pensionati. However, there is no shortage of criticism. Samuele Lodi of Fiom Cgil expressed concern about the cuts foreseen by the stability law, underlining that only 200 million have been restored compared to a total cut of over 4.6 billion. In conclusion, significant changes are expected in the education and social security landscape in Italy. While some measures may seem promising, it remains to be seen how the government will address the economic and social challenges in the coming years. The focus will be on upcoming policy decisions and citizens’ reactions to these new legislative proposals.
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