Italy eyes privatisation sales to bolster state finances 

Government said last September it wanted to raise proceeds from privatisation deals worth "at least" 1% of GDP

Italy plans to sell state asset sales valued at close to 1% of GDP to keep its fragile state finances in check, indicating it could have diluted previously announced plans.

Italy plans to sell state asset sales valued at close to 1% of GDP to keep its fragile state finances in check, indicating it could have diluted previously announced plans.

Italy had said last September it wanted to raise proceeds from privatisation deals worth "at least" 1% of GDP, or some €20bn in absolute terms, over the three-year period 2024-2026.