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Bank of Italy: Public debt exceeds 3.2 trillion euros in June

Italy's public debt reaches a new record, increasing by 26.2 billion compared to May.

14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the Bank of Italy, Italy's public debt surpassed 3.2 trillion euros in June. The publication "Public Finance: Requirements and Debt" highlighted that the share of debt held by foreign investors rose to 35.9%.

Compared to the previous month, the debt increased by 26.2 billion euros. This marks a new record for Italy's public finances amid growing scrutiny over debt management.

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