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The target of 1% growth for 2023 set
out in the government's DEF economic blueprint can still be
achieved after ISTAT reported that Italy's GDP dropped by 0.3%
in the second quarter, the economy and finance ministry (MEF)
said on Monday.
The ministry said the data "does not influence the annual
forecast formulated in the DEF.
"This growth target remains fully within reach and it will
continue to be pursued with the (government's) prudent,
responsible economic policies that are appreciated and
recognised as valid at the international level," it added.
"The government will continue to work to guarantee the
implementation of public investments and the NRRP (National
Recovery and Resilience Plan) to support growth and favour a
further reduction in inflation".
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