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Overall the government plan is divided into six areas:
- Digitalization, innovation and growth
- Green policies aimed at decarbonisation
- Transport infrastructure
- Education, training, research and culture
- Social cohesion and gender equality
- Health
Where is the money going?
Nearly 35 billion is destined for hospitals, while schools will receive funding for 368,000 new classrooms and updated equipment, as well as computer voucher to be made available to all families with school-age children. Funds have also been allocated for scholarships.
it is expected that the roll-out of 5G will be financed by the recovery fund in at least 100 cities.
Transport
Just over one billion euros is allocated to the controversial Turin-Lyon (Tav) high-speed railway line, and 4.5 billion for Sicily's planned Palermo-Messina-Catania railway. The plan sets aside 2.6 billion for a direct high-speed link between Naples and Bari in the south.
Discounted or free tickets will be made available for public transport within cities.
The motorway network must also be adapted to the increased use of electric vehicles with the installation of charging points.
More jobs in public administration will be created, and the plan also includes incentives for businesses to allow flexible working and working from home.
Tax reform
The government sas it wants to completely overhaul Italy's tax system, creating "a tax system favorable to growth" by cutting taxes for the middle classes, particularly for families.
The document details plans for "a comprehensive reform of direct and indirect taxation, aimed at designing a simple and transparent fair tax for citizens, which in particular reduces the tax burden on the middle classes and families with children and accelerates the transition of the economic system towards greater environmental sustainability "
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