Parliament Votes on National Budget Amid Pension Reform Debate

Angelo Bonelli accused the government of transforming Italy into a war economy as the Chamber of Deputies prepared for a final confidence vote on the 2026 Budget Law.The criticism follows Giancarlo Giorgetti signaling a potential review of retirement age increases after the Lega party pressured for a suspension of planned hikes.Opposition members from Pd and M5S joined the fray by claiming the 21.5 billion euro maneuver lacks growth strategies while sidelining parliamentary debate.