Government exempts Christmas bonuses from tax
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The government’s new economic plan includes tax exemptions for traditional Christmas bonuses and more funding for the 'bonus mamme' program. It is a package designed for families and provides targeted support for mothers.
The defense ministry is less festive. Guido Crosetto has reportedly summoned his generals to discuss a 'manager friend' and a €50 million contract for an anti-drone shield. The minister is seeking answers on tactical measures and a major tender currently under discussion.
Pier Ferdinando Casini has announced he will not seek re-election, ending a parliamentary tenure that began in 1983. In Rome, the focus is smaller: residents in one neighborhood are asking parents to step in after a 'minicar gang' of teenagers began causing trouble in the streets.