The Meloni government approved the 2027 Draft Budgetary Plan (DPB) on 13 October and is building a budget of about €23.4bn, using extra deficit allowed for energy and defence. Coalition disputes over income-tax cuts, pensions and a levy on banks have repeatedly delayed cabinet approval of the budget bill.
Gobierno · líder
President Sergio Mattarella (head of state) / Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (head of government)
Agenda nacional
- Lower energy costs for businesses and households (€7bn for energy in 2027 under the EU national escape clause)
- Higher defence spending (a separate €7bn allowance in 2027)
- Income-tax (IRPEF) cuts for middle earners and pension adjustments
- SME support (AI vouchers, cloud added to Transizione 5.0, stronger hyper-depreciation)
- Completing the PNRR recovery plan and possibly extending the southern special economic zone (ZES)
Programas de gobierno
2027 Draft Budgetary Plan and budget billabout €23.4bn (incl. €14.4bn extra deficit)
On 13 Oct Parliament approved a €29bn deficit deviation for energy and defence, and cabinet adopted the DPB. The budget bill slipped from 23 Oct to 28 Oct while coalition talks continue
SME support package
Under consideration: AI vouchers, cloud added to Transizione 5.0, and stronger hyper-depreciation
Consip integrated energy multiservice for healthcare (MIES)up to €2.5bn
An integrated contract for managing public healthcare buildings and upgrading their energy efficiency. Bids closed on 30 Sep 2026
PNRR final phase
Implementation ended on 31 Aug 2026 and the final payment request has been filed. The EU is due to complete payments by year-end
Oportunidades de negocio
AI-readiness diagnostics and process automation for SMEs (linked to AI vouchers)
The 2027 budget talks include AI vouchers for SMEs and cloud support under Transizione 5.0.
Italian manufacturing and service SMEs, regional Confindustria associations
Energy-use analytics and savings consulting for manufacturing SMEs
Lowering energy costs has become the budget's top priority.
Energy-intensive SME manufacturers
Building energy-management (BEMS) components for public healthcare facilities
Consip has tendered an integrated energy-management contract for healthcare buildings, and the winning consortia will need to source equipment.
MIES-winning facility managers, local health authorities (ASL)
Italy market-entry support for Korean pharma and bio firms
Pharma ties are ongoing, for example KOTRA's Korea pavilion at CPHI Milan.
Korean pharma and bio SMEs, Italian distributors and CMOs
Apoyos coreanos
- Korea pavilion at CPHI Milan 2026 · KOTRA / Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association — Ran a Korea pavilion at the world pharma fair in Milan on 6–8 Oct 2026 (completed).
- 2026 Export Voucher (MSS) · Ministry of SMEs and Startups / KOSME — Vouchers cover the cost of certification, market research, marketing and other overseas-expansion services.
Avisos oficiales
Italian Government – Presidency of the Council of Ministers
- 2026-10-13 Parliament approves the DPFP and the deficit deviation, and cabinet adopts the 2027 DPB
- 2026-10-20 after a coalition summit, cabinet review of the budget bill is postponed to 28 Oct
- 2026-11-09 the Eurogroup is expected to complete the national escape clause procedure, after which the budget's composition should be settled
Desastres · conflicto · epidemias
Estable 2026-10-30
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