The first opening came from Giancarlo Giorgetti in the afternoon. Before entering the Olympic stadium for the Italy rugby match, the Minister of Economy responded to a question on the proposal of the Democratic secretary Schlein on mobile excise duties after the high cost of fuel due to the escalation of tension in the Middle East. “It is a rule that we have introduced as early as 2023 – said Giorgetti – we will see about adapting it”.
Mobile excise duties
A few hours later, the video message arrived from Giorgia Meloni. «We are working with taskforces activated to monitor the trend in energy, petrol and food prices and to combat speculation. In particular, on petrol, we are considering activating the mechanism of the so-called mobile excise duties which this government has made more effective with the 2023 fuel provision in the event that prices increase in a stable manner”.
The activation of the mechanism, which Meloni acknowledged was also requested by the opposition, «allows us to use the part of the increased VAT that comes from the increase in prices, for the reduction of excise duties. It is the sterilization tool that we had written in the government program and its activation has been under study for a few days by the Ministry of Economy.”
Comparison with France, Germany and the United Kingdom
Meloni also focused on the progress of the conflict. Starting from the situation of their compatriots, some – approx 20mila – already returned. «I constantly follow the developments of the crisis in the Middle East with the competent ministers. The Government is working tirelessly to protect the safety of our citizens and the interests of Italy.”
«In these hours – he said – we have promoted a close comparison between Italy, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, initiating coordination between four large European states to face this crisis together and to strengthen diplomatic action. With French President Macron, German Chancellor Merz and British Prime Minister Starmer we shared the need to work together to avoid further escalation as much as possible and contribute to international stability.”
