Rome, 13 Oct. (LaPresse) – “The budget deviation is a necessary and deliberate course of action” which, at the same time, “ensures the sustainability” of public finances without undermining the work of the past four years. This is the view of Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, who is currently presenting the report to the Chamber of Deputies on the framework within which the forthcoming Budget Law will be drawn up. “The budgetary deviation is a necessary and deliberate course of action” which, at the same time, “ensures the sustainability” of public finances without undermining the work of the past four years. On the one hand, it aims to avoid future shocks to fuel prices, particularly those derived from fossil fuels; on the other, it seeks to help families in difficulty and businesses in distress. These are the two elements deemed most important by the Minister for the Economy and Finance. “Through the budgetary deviation procedure,” says Giorgetti, “with 0.3 per cent allocated to security and defence – a commitment made some time ago – and to energy, as a result of the government’s work: we aim to create scope that will be used for investment and to avoid future crises caused by a shortage of fossil fuels.” However, he notes, “we believe that aid should be provided selectively to households and businesses facing difficulties due to rising prices and the resulting situation.”
DPFP, Giorgetti: “The budget deviation was a necessary and deliberate move”
Rome, 13 Oct. (LaPresse) – “The budget deviation is a necessary and deliberate course of action” which, at the same time, “ensures the sustainability” of public finances without undermining the work of the past four years. This is the view of Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, who is currently presenting the report to the Chamber of Deputies on the framework within which the forthcoming Budget Law will be drawn up. “The budgetary deviation is a necessary and deliberate course of action” which, at the same time, “ensures the sustainability” of public finances without undermining the work of the past four years. On the one hand, it aims to avoid future shocks to fuel prices, particularly those derived from fossil fuels; on the other, it seeks to help families in difficulty and businesses in distress. These are the two elements deemed most important by the Minister for the Economy and Finance. “Through the budgetary deviation procedure,” says Giorgetti, “with 0.3 per cent allocated to security and defence – a commitment made some time ago – and to energy, as a result of the government’s work: we aim to create scope that will be used for investment and to avoid future crises caused by a shortage of fossil fuels.” However, he notes, “we believe that aid should be provided selectively to households and businesses facing difficulties due to rising prices and the resulting situation.”