Tension Mounts as Italian Parliament Faces Last-Minute Delays on Budget Approval
The Italian government’s budget approval process is facing significant delays as lawmakers rush to finalize amendments before the Christmas break. Amidst mounting pressures, the final vote, initially scheduled for Friday night, may be pushed to Saturday morning. Tensions are high between the majority and opposition parties, with concerns over necessary adjustments to the budget text. Premier Giorgia Meloni has raised the possibility of avoiding a confidence vote, which could further complicate the situation. Key figures like Matteo Renzi are vocally opposing measures affecting EU parliamentary roles.