«The banks and insurance companies accept, certainly not in a good mood, reluctantly. We believe the overall impact is absolutely acceptable. We have a solid and very profitable banking system.” The Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, said this in a press conference after the Council of Ministers regarding the contribution of banks and insurance companies to the maneuver.
Irpef cut up to incomes of 200 thousand euros
The sterilization of the Irpef cut “will be above 200 thousand euros, those who earn between 50 and 200 thousand euros will benefit from the reduction in the rate”. “These are – added the minister – the government proposals in Parliament, then of course Parliament is sovereign”.
Scrapping lasts for 9 years with bimonthly instalments
“The scrapping lasted 9 years with bimonthly installments – continued Giorgetti – of the same amount open to all those who declared and did not pay, it is not an amnesty for those who were clever” by not declaring. . “We discussed a minimum installment of 100 euros but at the moment we have decided not to,” he added, responding to journalists’ questions.
Increase in retirement age: 1 month from 2027, 2 from 2028
For the increase in the pension age, the “sterilization is confirmed with an extra month from 2027 and another 2 from 2028”. “Parliament will be able to change things in 2027 but for now it’s two” months, Giorgetti added.
For minimum pensions «we have foreseen an increase of 20 euros per month, you will remember the controversy compared to the 6 euros of last year which also referred to the inflation index».