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Meloni-Salvini tension before Italy's budget deviation approval

Original: Tensione tra premier e Salvini prima dell’ok allo scostamento. Ma la difesa perde 8 miliardi www.​repubblica.​it/economi

Tension between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini flared just before the government approved the budget deviation aimed at meeting defence spending targets. According to Repubblica, the compromise comes at a cost: Italy's defence budget loses around 8 billion euros, with funds reportedly shifted toward energy measures. The reported friction highlights strains within the governing coalition over fiscal priorities and NATO-related defence commitments.

Why now: The coalition clash and the 8-billion-euro cut to defence funding touch on Italy's NATO commitments, making it a hot political story.

Giorgia MeloniMatteo SalviniItalyRepubblica

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• Tensione tra premier e Salvini prima dell’ok allo scostamento. Ma la difesa perde 8 miliardi www.​repubblica.​it/economia/2026/10/02/news/tensione_meloni_salvini_prima_ok_scostamento_difesa_energia-425620472/?ref=twhr · repubblica

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