(ANSA) - ROME, DECEMBER 02 - "The performance of the economy continues to surprise in terms of resilience. Looking ahead, we cannot rule out a temporary drop in GDP in the first few months between the year. However, they look further ahead, on the assumption that there are new shocks, we expect the economy to regain momentum in 2023 also thanks to the impetus of the Pnrr".
This was stated by Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti in a hearing to the joint budget commissions of the House and Senate on the budget law.
"In the macroeconomic planning framework, in the presence of a substantial budget maneuver, we expect GDP growth to accelerate to almost 2 percent in 2024. The subsequent slowdown to 1,
The 3% forecast for 2025 is prudential in nature and reflects the custom whereby the medium-term forecast should 'lean' towards the estimated potential growth rate for the Italian economy.
Our commitment is to achieve a higher growth rate of Pilassai than indicated by the programmatic framework also in 2025".
"Our economy is slowing down and we are witnessing a sharp rise in inflation. - he added - The soaring cost of energy puts our businesses at risk of survival, not just the energy ones. The impact on household budgets is particularly serious for segments of the population with lower incomes".
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