Italy taps lenders’ reserves with fresh windfall bank taxes to plug budget gap

Italy to Introduce Windfall Bank Taxes

Italy is planning to raise windfall taxes on banks as part of its budget plans for 2026-28 to plug its budget gap.

“Nobody has uncorked champagne,”

admits the economy minister, indicating that the move is not a cause for celebration. This is not the first time Italy has resorted to asking banks to make a contribution to the economy due to their extra profits from high interest rates.

A trade group has also commented on the plans, stating that they are too vague to support.

Author's summary: Italy introduces windfall taxes on banks.

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The Banker The Banker — 2025-10-28

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