Italy's economy under control: Meloni's Golden Power rule!

Italy's economy under control: Meloni's Golden Power rule!

The Italian government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has dramatically expanded its influence over the country's economy in recent years. Meloni, who has been in office since October 2022, has pursued policies that seek greater government control over economic developments. This comes against the backdrop of a broader approach that began back in 2012 and was developed in response to geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties.

A central instrument of this policy is the so-called golden power rule. This rule allows the Italian government to prevent unwanted takeovers in the economy. It has recently been expanded to cover almost the entire Italian economy and affects potential buyers regardless of their origin. This means it doesn't matter whether the prospective buyers come from the USA, Germany, France or Italy.

Impact on the economy

The decision to apply the Golden Power Rule to this extent has far-reaching consequences for international investors. The scheme is part of a comprehensive strategy to protect the national economy from excessive foreign investment. Analysts observed that this is leading to increasing uncertainty in the Italian market as foreign investors could become more cautious about how they invest in Italian companies.

With this policy, the Meloni government aims to strengthen national sovereignty in the economy. But critics fear that such strict control over acquisitions and investments could jeopardize Italy's competitiveness in the global market.

In summary, developments in Italy show how the political framework can affect economic activities. The Golden Power Rule is a clear sign of a trend towards greater state control, which could bring both opportunities and risks for the Italian economy.

For more information about current developments in Italian economic policy, those interested can read the reporting from Krzbb and Stuttgart News track.