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Bologna Budget Faces Cuts, Flood Costs
Bologna's 2025-2027 budget faces challenges from government cuts and flood relief costs but aims to maintain social services.
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City Of BolognaItalian Government
Matteo LeporeRoberta Li Calzi
- What is the main goal of Bologna's 2025-2027 budget?
- Bologna's 2025-2027 budget aims to maintain social cohesion despite government cuts. This includes no tax increases for citizens except a minor adjustment to daycare fees and an increase in the tourist tax.
- What measures are being taken to balance the budget?
- To offset some of these costs, Bologna plans to increase the tourist tax due to the Jubilee 2025 and increase road maintenance funding from \u20ac9.7 million in 2022 to \u20ac23.7 million in 2025. Tax revenue from IMU and Tari will remain unchanged.
- What is the city's commitment regarding social services?
- Mayor Lepore emphasizes the city's commitment to maintaining social services, particularly support for people with disabilities, despite the financial challenges. They aim to improve waitlists for childcare and disability support services.
- What are some of the additional expenses that Bologna is facing?
- The city is facing additional costs, including \u20ac19 million more for personnel contract renewals and \u20ac3.4 million in emergency spending for flood relief. The mayor is requesting a moratorium on spending review cuts for flood-affected municipalities.
- What are the significant financial challenges facing Bologna's budget?
- The budget faces significant cuts from the national government, including a \u20ac3.6 million spending review cut and a \u20ac4.9 million reduction in the municipal solidarity fund. Further cuts are anticipated from the new budget law.