Economics

Italy’s Economy to Grow at Least 5.8% This Year, Minister Says

  • Deficit, debt targets could be improved amid economic boom
  • Finance minister gives new targets at Ambrosetti Forum

The Strada Nova, the main street that leads from Piazza San Marco to the railway station, in Venice.

Photographer: Andrea Merola/Bloomberg
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Italian Finance Minister Daniele Franco said the country’s economy will expand at least 5.8% this year amid the pandemic recovery, which may allow the government to improve deficit and debt targets.