
An increase of 14.7 billion compared to 2026 according to the public finance policy document
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Pension spending is subject to automatic inflation adjustment mechanisms to preserve purchasing power.
Spending on pensions in 2027 will be equal to 366 billion and 540 million with an increase of 14 billion and 740 million compared to 2026 (+4.19%). We can read it in the public finance policy document.
The increase is foreseen under current legislation, therefore in the event that the budget law does not intervene with measures on the social security system. Most of the expected increase is linked to equalization with respect to inflation with over 10 billion to be dedicated to the recovery of purchasing power.

Emma Marcegaglia warns that high energy prices are pushing energy-intensive companies to reduce or suspend production. The industrialist calls for extraordinary industrial policy interventions and for the Regions that block renewables to be placed under special administration.

The Tax Assistance Centers (Caf) are preparing to assist citizens with the scrapping of the revenue of approximately 1,500 local authorities. Applications can be submitted from 16 October to 15 December, with support for calculations and compilation.

A study by the Bank of Italy identifies five profiles of Italian consumers, highlighting a prevalence of traditional behaviors based on cash and cards, in the face of a gradual transition towards the digital economy.

Ansaldo Energia has signed a new syndicated loan of 470 million euros, lasting five years, to refinance bank lines expiring in 2027 and support the industrial plan until 2030.

Rinascente brings a travel agency to a department store for the first time in Italy, inaugurating the Rinascente Travel Concierge by Bluvacanze on the sixth floor of the Milan Piazza Duomo store.

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