Overview
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on X that a wealth tax will never be introduced under a right‑wing government, responding to renewed proposals from the left and unions.
- CGIL leader Maurizio Landini is pressing a 1–1.3% annual levy on assets above €2 million, estimated to affect about 500,000 people and raise roughly €26 billion, and has called a general strike for 12 December.
- PD leader Elly Schlein backs pursuing a European‑level levy on the very wealthy, while M5S leader Giuseppe Conte plays down the revenue potential and says such a measure is not on his party’s agenda.
- The row intersects with the 2026 budget, with amendment deadlines reported for 11 November and fresh criticism from Bankitalia, the Court of Auditors, the parliamentary budget office and Istat; Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti defended the manovra.
- An Izi survey reported that close to 84% of Italians favor a one‑off tax on super‑wealth, a finding cited by Avs leaders as they argue for a contribution from the richest households.