Italy is currently preparing for its upcoming budget law, with a focus on tightening spending while prioritizing health care.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has directed the Ministry of Economy to scrutinize spending cuts for potential new funding sources, but health care spending will not be reduced. The government is considering various strategies to address a projected deficit of 9 billion euros, including cuts to tax expenditures and adjustments to excise taxes on diesel and gasoline. The repeal of the Ace and the introduction of a global minimum tax are also expected to contribute to funding.
The government is committed to improving health care funding, with the Health Minister projecting an increase compared to the previous year's budget law. The government aims to balance fiscal responsibility with the needs of the health sector and ensure that essential services are adequately supported.
The upcoming budgetary decisions will be closely monitored by both domestic stakeholders and European authorities.