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Italian government has not discussed freezing retirement age, PM says

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Posted on September 24, 2025

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ROME (Reuters) -The Italian government has not discussed plans to freeze the retirement age at 67, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told reporters on Wednesday. She was responding to reporters about a

Italian government has not discussed freezing retirement age, PM

Retirement Age Discussion in Italy

ROME (Reuters) -The Italian government has not discussed plans to freeze the retirement age at 67, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told reporters on Wednesday.

Government's Response to Reports

She was responding to reporters about a report in the Financial Times that said the government was considering this option as part of its 2026 budget measures currently under discussion.

Implications for the 2026 Budget

(Reporting by Angelo Amante, editing by Gavin Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Italy has not discussed freezing the retirement age at 67.
  • Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the media on the topic.
  • The discussion arose from a Financial Times report.
  • The topic is part of the 2026 budget discussions.
  • Clarification was provided to prevent misinformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Italian government discussed freezing the retirement age?
No, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the government has not discussed plans to freeze the retirement age at 67.
What prompted the Prime Minister's statement?
The statement was in response to a report from the Financial Times suggesting that the government was considering freezing the retirement age as part of its 2026 budget measures.
Who reported on the retirement age discussions?
The information was reported by Angelo Amante, with editing by Gavin Jones.

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