Italy Mulls Selling Stakes in State-Owned Firms to Raise Cash
- Rome could reduce holdings while retaining control of firms
- Premier Meloni tells ministers to cut spending to fund plans
Giorgia Meloni
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition is considering selling minority stakes in selected state-owned companies to boost Italy’s public finances.
Government ministers are evaluating the disposal of some assets, including a stake in the state railway, while still retaining control over the businesses, according to people familiar with the discussions.