DPFP: Giorgetti says deficit-to-GDP ratio will fall below 3 per cent in 2026, with GDP growing by 1 per cent
Debt-to-GDP ratio at 138.1 per cent in 2026 and 138.4 per cent in 2027
(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - "We confirm the expenditure profile, adjusted for the variance in defence and energy expenditure. GDP growth is revised to +1% in 2026, 0.8% in 2027, 0.9% in 2028 and 0.8% in 2029. The deficit is expected to remain below 3 per cent in 2026, but this is not enough; our forecasts, taking into account the additional expenditure permitted under European rules, stand at 3.4 per cent in 2027, 3.3 per cent in 2028 and 2.4 per cent in 2029. “I won’t hide from you the close attention with which we are monitoring the situation regarding inflation and interest rate trends,” said Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, whilst presenting the Dpfp: the debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated at 138.1 per cent in 2026, 138.4 per cent in 2027, 137.7 per cent in 2028 and 136.3 per cent in 2029.
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