The Not-So-Secret Lives of Italian Politicians: A Comedy of Coin
Ah, the Italian parliament! Land of exquisite cuisine, vibrant culture, and, apparently, some very generous paychecks. It seems that the esteemed members of the Italian government have decided to air their financial laundry, and let’s just say… it’s cleaner than a Tuscan villa!
Giorgia Meloni: From Public Servant to Literary Sensation!
Take Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, for instance. Our dear leader’s income has taken a leap from an already impressive €293,531 in 2023 to a staggering €459,460 in 2024. What’s the secret to this meteoric rise? Writing books! It turns out turning political rhetoric into prose pays rather well, which probably makes her next bestseller “Cooking the Books” a must-read.
Matteo Salvini: Shares and Silences
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini is keeping it fairly conservative—or at least his finances are. His income stands at a tidy €99,699, unchanged from last year. Though he did decide to part ways with shares in A2A and Enel, perhaps to focus on selling political hot air instead of stocks? Not to mention, the man claims tax deductions for anti-seismic measures. Talk about building a safety net—both figuratively and literally!
Antonio Tajani: The Great Unknown
Now, let’s talk about the curious case of Antonio Tajani. As Foreign Minister, his asset documentation is still under wraps. It’s like waiting for the next blockbuster film, but the trailer is just a still image of a door labeled “Classified.” Anticipation is building! What’s he hiding? Did he invest in a secret pasta company that’s taking over the world?
Elly Schlein: The Steady Hand
Meanwhile, Elly Schlein, the Democratic Party’s enigmatic leader, is maintaining a steady income of €98,471. Stable as a well-aged wine, she remains unshaken by the financial turbulence around her. Perhaps she’s keeping her money in a “do not touch” jar on the kitchen counter?
Where Are They Now?!
Looking elsewhere, where is Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy? Still missing! Alongside him, we eagerly await papers from Daniela Santanché, Minister of Tourism, who declared a hefty €298,638 last year. With numbers like that, she must be running a travel agency offering “Vacations in Government.”
The Rich Get Richer: A Little Section for the Left
On a broader scale, Angelo Bonelli, from the Greens, didn’t just show up to the reporting party; he arrived with a top taxable income of €102,802. And why not? In a political landscape where “keeping it real” equates to keep making real money, why should anyone be surprised? Right behind him is Nicola Fratoianni, but frankly, what’s in a name when they’re all just anxious to see if Matteo Renzi will top last year’s jaw-dropping €3.2 million declaration? The drama is palpable!
Conclusion: Crunching Numbers and Digging for Gold!
As we delve into the world of Italian politics, one can’t help but feel a touch of admiration… and a dash of incredulity. Those numbers aren’t just figures; they’re stories of success. And here they are, being paraded out like the latest fashion trends. Who needs reality TV when we have the Italian parliament? So, who’s up for a game of “guess the income”? Grab your popcorn, dear reader, and let’s keep our eyes peeled for more financial revelations to come!
The incomes of Italian parliamentarians have been made public, published on the Chamber and Senate websites in the personal pages of deputies and senators. Among the first to present her declaration is Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who recorded an increase in income from 293,531 euros in 2023 to 459,460 euros in 2024. A growth obtained also thanks to the books she published.
Matteo Salvini, deputy prime minister, declared an income of 99,699 euros and sold his shares in A2A, Acea Spa and Enel. The Minister of Economic Development Adolfo Urso declared around 103 thousand euros, while Elly Schlein, secretary of the Democratic Party, confirmed an income of 98,471 euros, unchanged compared to 2023.
Matteo Salvini, deputy prime minister and leader of the League, also filed his statement. He communicated an income from employment and similar equal to 99,699 euros, the same amount declared in 2023. Salvini also announced that he had liquidated the shares he held in some large energy companies such as A2A, Acea Spa and Enel. In its 730 model there are tax deductions for a total of 1,346 euros, relating to expenses for recovery interventions on the building heritage and for anti-seismic measures (the Sismabonus).
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As regards the other deputy prime minister, Antonio Tajani, the assets documentation has not yet been published, even if the parliamentarians still have time to deposit the documents. Tajani, as Foreign Minister, is a central figure in the government and his statement will be among the most awaited.
Also still awaiting publication are the asset declarations of two key government figures: Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy, and Daniela Santanché, Minister of Tourism. Giorgetti, last year, declared a total income of 99,761 euros, while Santanché stood at 298,638 euros.
Adolfo Urso, Minister of Economic Development, maintained an income almost unchanged compared to the previous year, amounting to around 103 thousand euros. Among the most significant increases this year, that of the Minister of Justice Carlo Nordio stands out, whose income went from 209,793 euros to 260,887 euros.
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Moving on to the so-called broad field, it is Angelo Bonelli, spokesperson for the Greens and deputy of the Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra (Avs), who boasts the highest taxable income, declaring 102,802 euros for 2024. He is followed by Nicola Fratoianni, leader of the Italian Left and also ‘he MP of Avs, with a taxable income of 98,979 euros, and Elly Schlein, secretary of the Democratic Party, who declares 98,471 euros. Even in the center-left, several prominent figures have not yet made public their asset declarations for 2024. This is the case of former prime minister Giuseppe Conte, leader of the 5 Star Movement, Carlo Calenda, leader of Action, and Matteo Renzi, leader of Italia Viva. In particular, last year Renzi declared an impressive income of 3.2 million euros, making his documentation among the most awaited for the current year.
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