Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asks European Commission for budget flexibility to counter inflation

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, asking for greater flexibility in EU fiscal rules to help member states cope with inflation caused by high energy costs. She made the announcement during a video appearance at an event organized by the Italian newspaper Il Gazzettino. Meloni requested that the issue be discussed at the upcoming Ecofin meeting and the next European Council. She also reaffirmed her government's commitment to supporting wages, families, and businesses in the next budget law, and highlighted the challenges of artificial intelligence.