Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti
expressed satisfaction on Wednesday after national statistics
agency Istat reported that Italy's GDP rose by 0.3% in the first
quarter, according to preliminary data.
"Istat has certified there was a positive growth in the first
quarter that was better than other European countries,"
Giorgetti said.
"It's an important signal that demonstrates the correctness of
our forecasts and the effectiveness of the government's economic
policies".
The government recently halved its 2025 growth forecast for this
year to 0.6% in the new Public Finance Document (DFP).
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