Sections |
| Title |
|---|
| Highlights |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Domestic politics |
| Outlook for 2008-09: International relations |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Policy trends |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Fiscal policy |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Monetary policy |
| Outlook for 2008-09: International assumptions |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Economic growth |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Inflation |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Exchange rates |
| Outlook for 2008-09: External sector |
| Outlook for 2008-09: Forecast summary |
| The political scene: Silvio Berlusconi has solid majorities in both houses |
| The political scene: The Lega Nord seeks to maximise its influence |
| The political scene: Mr Berlusconi appoints a slimmed-down cabinet |
| The political scene: The opposition is divided and weak |
| The political scene: New government's stance on immigration draws criticism |
| The political scene: A shift in foreign policy is already evident |
| Economic policy: New government faces major economic policy challenges |
| Economic policy: Tax cuts on overtime pay |
| Economic policy: Property tax on primary residences is to be abolished |
| Economic policy: Fiscal federalism may cause tensions in the ruling coalition |
| Economic performance: The slowdown appears to have continued |
| Economic performance: Business confidence is subdued |
| Economic performance: An improvement in consumer sentiment may be temporary |
| Economic performance: The value of retail sales rises by 2.7% in February |
| Economic performance: Inflation is at its highest since September 1996 |
| Economic performance: Foreign trade deficit narrows slightly in the first quarter |
| Data and charts: Annual data and forecast |
| Data and charts: Quarterly data |
| Data and charts: Monthly data |
| Data and charts: Annual trends charts |
| Data and charts: Monthly trends charts |
| Political structure |
