The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, confirmed that she has no intention of signing the Prime Ministerial Decree to unblock the salary increases for magistrates foreseen on the basis of some sentences of the Council of State, which would amount in total to around one billion euros. The Dpb launched by the government provides for a one-off sentence fund for 2027, worth 1.9 billion euros (0.08% of GDP), the majority of which should be allocated, as revealed in recent days by "Il Sole 24 ore", precisely to adjustments for magistrates. Meloni, however, reiterated that she was ready to listen to the representatives of the ANM, convinced that "most of the magistrates understand the situation and the priorities of the moment".
Problems related to the road transport sector
For Meloni, it emerged, the amount earmarked for increases for magistrates is approximately ten times higher than what the government is looking for to provide answers to the problems of the road haulage sector, which risk blocking the delivery of goods throughout the country.
The words of Giorgia Meloni: "I will not sign"
"I will not sign. If the Council of State deems it appropriate, let it appoint the commissioner. Everyone will assume their own responsibilities. But in good conscience I cannot put my signature on a Prime Ministerial Decree with which I would have to allocate almost a billion euros to increases in the salaries of magistrates. It is ten times more than what I am looking for just to address the issue of road transport and prevent the delivery of goods from being blocked throughout Italy. After which, if the representative associations want to look for a solution together, I am, as always, ready to listen to them, also because I am convinced that most magistrates understand the situation and the priorities of this moment". This is the point of view of the Prime Minister, reported during an interview granted to Adnkronos.
Resources to resolve the crisis
The Prime Minister, in recent days, is working to find the resources necessary to support those most affected by the economic crisis which is affecting the road transport sector, but also farmers, fishermen and families. According to estimates, at least 100 million are needed for road transport alone.
The position of the ANM
"The government decides, but if there are margins we will appeal. We will use the tools that the law recognizes to assert our rights, which are the same rights as other citizens: therefore we will evaluate the appeal if necessary." This was said by the deputy secretary of the ANM, Stefano Celli, commenting on the prime minister's intention not to sign the Prime Ministerial Decree to unblock the salary increases for magistrates, foreseen on the basis of some sentences of the Council of State.
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