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Budget, council review begins. Fugatti claims credit for rising births
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Budget, council review begins. Fugatti claims credit for rising births

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Trentino provincial government has presented a 600 million euro budget adjustment, focusing on public works and family support.
  • Governor Maurizio Fugatti highlighted an increase in new births, with 1,851 registered in the first half of 2026, up from 1,680 in the same period of 2023.
  • Opposition councilor Filippo Degasperi criticized the economic policies, arguing that the region's growth is merely in line with national trends and driven by temporary funds like the PNRR, not provincial government initiatives.

The Trentino provincial government has officially begun the council review process for its 600 million euro budget adjustment, presented by Governor Maurizio Fugatti and Vice President Achille Spinelli. The plan emphasizes investments in public works, particularly a new hospital and university complex, and increased support for families.

On the economic aspect, Fugatti and Spinelli continue to fool us.

— Filippo DegasperiFilippo Degasperi, a councilor from Onda, criticized the provincial government's economic policies.

Fugatti pointed to a significant increase in new births as a positive indicator for the region's future. He noted that 1,851 newborns were registered in Trentino during the first half of 2026, a notable rise from the 1,680 recorded in the same period of 2023. This demographic upturn, he stated, offers hope amidst a general decline in birth rates.

Spinelli focused on economic measures, including incentives for businesses and networks, as well as strengthening territorial assistance. However, the presentation immediately drew criticism from opposition councilor Filippo Degasperi of Onda. Degasperi argued that the economic aspects of the plan are misleading, asserting that Trentino's growth merely mirrors national trends and is heavily reliant on external funds like the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) and Olympic funds.

If Trentino is growing like Italy, after receiving PNRR and Olympic funds, it means the policy of this provincial government is irrelevant.

— Filippo DegasperiDegasperi argued that the region's growth is not due to the provincial government's actions.

Degasperi further contended that if Trentino's growth aligns with the Northeast region, it suggests a "Padanization" rather than distinct provincial success. He also expressed concern that the manufacturing sector has been underperforming for three out of the last four years, with construction growth being artificially boosted by PNRR projects. He warned that a region overly dependent on construction is indicative of a developing, rather than developed, economy.

A territory that bases its growth solely on construction corresponds to a territory in development.

— Filippo DegasperiDegasperi expressed concern about the region's economic reliance on the construction sector.

Councilor Eleonora Angeli of the Mixed Group acknowledged the positive data on new births, calling it a "positive sign." However, the budget adjustment is set to face further debate and scrutiny as various stakeholders, including chambers of commerce, unions, and economic and agricultural groups, are scheduled for hearings.

This is a positive figure.

— Eleonora AngeliCouncilor Eleonora Angeli commented on the increase in new births.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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