Italy’s GDP Growth Beats Expectations, PM Giorgia Meloni Hails Strong Economic Performance.
Rome:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday welcomed the country’s latest economic growth figures, saying Italy had once again exceeded expectations after official data showed stronger-than-anticipated GDP growth.
In a statement issued following the release of economic data by Italy’s National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), Meloni said analysts had projected Italy’s trend GDP growth at 0.7 per cent, but the official figures showed the economy expanding by 1.0 per cent. The data also indicated that the country’s acquired growth for 2026 stands at 0.8 per cent.
“Once again, Italy is outperforming expectations,” Meloni said, describing the figures as evidence of the country’s economic resilience despite a challenging global environment.
The Prime Minister also took aim at her political opponents, asserting that some on the political left had anticipated an economic slowdown. According to Meloni, the latest figures demonstrated that those predictions had not materialized.
“While on the left there were those who cheered for Italy’s slowdown, the facts tell a different story,” she said.
Reaffirming her government’s commitment to economic reforms and growth, Meloni expressed confidence that Italy would continue to deliver positive results in the coming months.
“Keep underestimating us. We will continue to work and Italy will continue to surprise you,” the Prime Minister added.
The stronger-than-expected GDP figures are likely to bolster the government’s economic agenda as it seeks to sustain growth, improve public finances, and strengthen investor confidence. The latest data comes amid continued uncertainty across the European economy, where several countries continue to face slower growth and inflationary pressures.
