Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's €12.4B summer bonus (quattordicesima) arrives June-July. Workers spending 55% on vacations, but savings jump to 29%. Check eligibility & tax info.
Economy · National NewsIntesa's €30.6B MPS acquisition reshapes Italian banking. Learn how branch changes, pricing, and consolidation affect residents and savers in Italy by 2026.
Politics · EconomyItaly cuts military budget 6% to €1.38B while labor decree brings €934M in hiring subsidies for youth and women. New wage transparency rules start June 2026.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Senate rejects rottamazione-quater reopening and quinquies expansion. If you applied by April 30, first payment due July 31, 2026. Local governments decide on municipal debt relief by June 30.
Economy · National NewsItaly withdrew proposed tax amnesty for partite IVA joining concordato 2026-2027. Learn about new rules and the October deadline for self-employed workers.
Economy · PoliticsLearn how account freezes can happen despite installment payments in Italy's rottamazione programs. Protection measure withdrawn in 2026 budget decree.
Economy · National NewsItaly's supplementary pension system hits 10.5 million workers in 2025. Auto-enrollment begins 2026. Why participation is now essential for your retirement security.
Economy · PoliticsItaly expands telemarketing restrictions to telecoms starting June 2025. Block unwanted sales calls for energy, mobile, and internet services. Free enrollment guide.
Economy · National NewsIntesa's €30.6B bid for MPS threatens thousands of jobs, reshaping Italy's banking. What it means for your accounts, branches, and financial services.