Overview
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote that a wealth tax will “never see the light” under a right‑wing government, reiterating her opposition on X.
- CGIL leader Maurizio Landini revived a proposal for a 1% solidarity contribution targeting individuals with net wealth above €2 million.
- Opposition figures responded by accusing the government of higher tax pressure and inadequate support for families, with Giuseppe Conte citing benefits for banks and big tech.
- Nicola Fratoianni and Angelo Bonelli highlighted rising poverty and unmet healthcare needs, with Bonelli pointing to a tax pressure figure of 42.8% and 5.7 million people in absolute poverty.
- Recent hearings with Istat, the Bank of Italy, the Court of Auditors and the Parliamentary Budget Office reported that the draft budget under review advantages the wealthiest households.