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Italian PM Meloni warns of tough 2026 due to debt and strikes, while backing Ukraine and welcoming Modi’s 2026 visit.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned her staff on December 25, 2025, that 2026 will be more difficult than 2025, citing high public debt projected at 137.4% of GDP, modest economic growth, and global uncertainties.
She urged her team to rest while preparing for ongoing challenges, including strikes by public sector workers over proposed budget changes.
In response, Meloni announced no cuts to local government funding.
Italy continues to support Ukraine financially with a €2.3 billion EU tranche but has ruled out sending troops.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation to visit Italy in 2026, with plans to strengthen bilateral ties, including cooperation on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
El primer ministro italiano Meloni advierte de un difícil 2026 debido a la deuda y las huelgas, al tiempo que respalda a Ucrania y da la bienvenida a la visita de Modi en 2026.