Once again, Italy has outperformed forecasts. Analysts had estimated year-on-year GDP growth of 0.7 per cent. The figures released today by Istat, however, confirm growth of 1.0 per cent, with projected growth for 2026 standing at 0.8 per cent. And whilst there were those on the left who were hoping for Italy to slow down, the facts tell a different story. Go ahead and keep underestimating us. We will carry on working, and Italy will continue to surprise you.” So said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on social media.
Meloni: “The Left is rooting against us and continues to underestimate us, but Italy is surprising everyone”

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Once again, Italy has outperformed forecasts. Analysts had estimated year-on-year GDP growth of 0.7 per cent. The figures released today by Istat, however, confirm growth of 1.0 per cent, with projected growth for 2026 standing at 0.8 per cent. And whilst there were those on the left who were hoping for Italy to slow down, the facts tell a different story. Go ahead and keep underestimating us. We will carry on working, and Italy will continue to surprise you.” So said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on social media.
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