Country: IT | Published: 2026-09-24
Italy's fiscal picture is back in focus after the government missed its deficit goal, with criticism now aimed at the national statistics bureau and debate over whether overspendin
Italy's fiscal picture is back in focus after the government missed its deficit goal, with criticism now aimed at the national statistics bureau and debate over whether overspending, rather than growth measures, drove the shortfall. On the banking side, UniCredit and France's Credit Agricole have reportedly floated a potential joint move on Banco BPM, keeping consolidation chatter alive. The government's expanded use of golden power to block foreign deals is also drawing scrutiny over its impact on competition.