Overview

• At CISL’s July 16 congress in Rome, Daniela Fumarola called for a “Patto della responsabilità” uniting government, trade unions and businesses around common reform goals.
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on July 17 welcomed the proposal, citing over one million permanent jobs created in her first 1,000 days and a €1.2 billion boost to workplace safety.
• Despite the shared commitment, the government and CISL have yet to agree on formal dates or an agenda for negotiating the pact’s provisions.
• Rival confederations CGIL and UIL have expressed skepticism about joining the initiative, threatening to limit its inclusivity.
• The pact underpins Italy’s broader strategy to reinforce decentralized bargaining, enhance productivity and avert potential US-EU trade conflicts.