Government cuts income tax and unveils 'mothers' bonus' in budget update
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The government has introduced new economic measures, including a reduction in the Irpef tax for incomes up to 55,000 euros and the creation of a 'mothers' bonus'. These details are part of an updated budget proposal. Separately, new pension reforms are expected to allocate billions of euros for early exits in the coming years.
Politically, a notable division has emerged within the governing coalition over the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM). Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reportedly seeking Antonio Di Pietro for a role, a move that Forza Italia opposes, highlighting internal disagreements within the majority. Meanwhile, Renzo Testolin, former President of the Valle d'Aosta region, has been declared ineligible by the Court of Appeal.
In other news, Mark Samson has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the femicide of Ilaria Sula. In the media sector, Marco Travaglio, editor-in-chief of Il Fatto Quotidiano, dismissed the idea of a public debate with Del Vecchio, emphasizing the newspaper's commitment to independent journalism amidst an ongoing takeover bid.