Giorgia Meloni: Italy’s economy could grow by 1% in 2026 despite difficulties - Informat.ro

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, estimates that the country’s economy could grow by approximately 1% in 2026, according to an interview with Il Foglio. The statement comes as Italy seeks to accelerate its economic recovery despite high energy costs, low productivity and very high public debt. Meloni said that data from the first six months of the year indicate 1% growth, a level comparable to or even higher than that recorded in the euro area. However, she acknowledged that in recent years the Italian economy has struggled to achieve sustained and consistent growth. The prime minister said that measures adopted by the government to reduce these problems would produce visible results only in the medium term.