Italy's deficit will fall to 2.8% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, the International Monetary Fund said in its Fiscal Monitor Wednesday.
    The IMF said that its 3.1% estimate for 2025 is "preliminary" and "subject to review." The update is expected on April 22.
    The debt-to-GDP ratio will rise from 137.1% in 2025 to 138.4% in 2026 and 138.8% in 2027, the IMF said.
    In Italy, "rationalizing tax expenditures, improving tax compliance, and linking fiscal consolidation with growth-enhancing initiatives, such as the continued implementation of NRRP investments, could help reduce the high public debt and raise productivity."
   

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