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Istat confirms 2025 deficit at 3.1%, Italy remains under infringement procedure

The Ministry of Economy expresses regret over Istat's deficit data, set at 3.1% of GDP for 2025.

22 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The National Institute of Statistics (Istat) has confirmed that Italy's deficit for 2025 will be 3.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure exceeds the 3% threshold required by the European Union, and therefore Italy remains under an infringement procedure for excessive deficit.

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti expressed regret over the situation, stating that an early exit from the infringement procedure, as hoped, will not be possible. He emphasized that, in line with the estimates of the Economic and Financial Document, Italy could exit the procedure in 2027.

Additionally, the tax burden in Italy has been revised upward to 42.9%, marking an increase of 0.7%. This factor could further influence the government's economic policies.

Political reactions to the economic news have been mixed. Matteo Salvini criticized the European Union, emphasizing that the country should not rely on imposed restrictions. On the other hand, the Democratic Party described this situation as a setback for the government led by Giorgia Meloni.

Brussels has confirmed that Italy remains under an infringement procedure for excessive deficit, a measure that activates mechanisms to correct imbalances in public accounts. This monitoring period requires the government to adopt stricter fiscal policies to meet European commitments.

There is also an upward revision of public debt, now set at 136.7%, compared to 134.2% in 2024, making the country's fiscal situation even more complex to manage.

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