Deputy PM Salvini shocks with a bold push to boost Italy’s deficit by 20 billion euros next year, claiming it’s a national decision not needing Brussels’ nod — directly clashing with PM Meloni’s recent fiscal discipline stance. He’s also backing a special tax on bank profits and extending it to energy firms, arguing those thriving financially must contribute during tough times — without overreaching. With elections looming, this gamble pits domestic politics against EU rules, setting the stage for a high-stakes budget showdown in October.

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