Overview
- Lawmakers from across parties are pushing to extend Opzione Donna and Quota 103 into 2026 after the budget bill reached the Senate with only the Ape sociale early-exit option.
- The League has filed an amendment to halt for two years the life-expectancy-based increase in retirement requirements in 2027–2028, financed by doubling the planned IRAP rise on banks and insurers.
- The Economy Ministry has proposed a gradual adjustment instead, with the threshold rising by one month in 2027 and two months in 2028.
- Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned that limited budget space linked to exiting the EU excessive‑deficit procedure means new measures must be credibly funded or offset by cuts.
- Parliament faces a tight timetable to select priority amendments by Wednesday ahead of a majority leaders’ meeting expected Thursday, with Forza Italia also proposing a 21% flat tax for 2026 commercial leases.