Overview

• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced an additional €650 million, bringing the total funding for workplace safety initiatives to €1.2 billion.
• A mandatory credit-based licensing system for construction companies and 1,600 new labor inspectors are key measures to improve compliance and oversight.
• The government reintroduced the crime of illicit labor provision to strengthen penalties against illegal labor practices.
• Plans include revising INAIL's bonus-malus system to reward companies investing in injury prevention and safety measures.
• Safety education will be expanded with INAIL-backed training for workers and employers, a national trainer registry, and school programs with safety labs.