The Italian government has broadened its Christmas bonus initiative to provide financial assistance to 4.5 million workers, including single parents and families with dependent children. Initially aimed at a million families, the eligibility now excludes the requirement for a spouse. The move, described by Deputy Minister Maurizio Leo, is intended to stimulate holiday spending during a financially taxing season. As the government prepares for legislative discussions, Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti emphasizes the priority of tax cuts for the middle class, dependent on upcoming financial resources.