Italy Sets Pension Increase for 2026 Amid Sustainability Fears

Italian pensioners will receive a provisional 1.4 percent increase in monthly payments starting in 2026 as part of a government revaluation mechanism linked to inflation.The full adjustment applies to payments up to four times the minimum treatment, while higher brackets will see a gradual decrease in the revaluation rate.This development follows reports highlighting that Italy and Greece spend approximately 16 percent of their GDP on pensions, sparking concerns about future affordability.