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During a conference held at Palazzo Taverna in Rome, it was announced that a measure intended for newborns would be included in the 2027 budget law. The proposal, put forward by Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti and shared with political allies, provides for the creation of a supplementary pension fund funded by an annual public contribution of €100 per child. Contributions will be made until the age of 18.
The capital accumulated over time can be used not only as a supplement to future retirement but also to cover university expenses. The initiative aims to strengthen the second pillar of the Italian pension system in an unfavorable demographic context. Deputy Economy Minister Federico Freni stated that assigning a supplementary social security position at birth represents a step forward, as the system cannot rely exclusively on families’ autonomous resources.
Why it matters
The measure is part of a broader strategy to increase worker participation in supplementary pension schemes. Currently, according to data provided by Ania (National Association of Insurance Companies), only 38% of Italian workers participate in a form of supplementary pension. The president of Ania, Giovanni Liverani, described the demographic challenge as a “time bomb” and hoped that capital management would not be reserved for a single public operator but opened to competition among various insurance and financial market operators. Additionally, it was hypothesized that the capital accumulated in funds could be used to finance investments in energy transition, digitalization, and infrastructure.
The numbers
The planned public contribution is €100 per year for each newborn. Considering an 18-year contribution period, the total public allocation amounts to €1,800, without considering potential financial returns or additional contributions from families. The specific financial coverage and investment model have not yet been defined in detail.
What remains to be understood
The operational methods for opening social security positions have not yet been established. It remains to be clarified which entities are authorized to manage the funds, the tax treatment of potential additional family contributions, and the regulatory conditions for early use of the sums, for example for university expenses. The president of Covip, Mario Pepe, also suggested facilitating the intergenerational transfer of social security positions, an aspect that requires further legislative definition.
Sources: ANSA Economia, Wall Street Italia, Repubblica Economia.
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