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Italy loosens court control over public tenders, amid protests
The reform caps penalties for negligent administrators and introduces a 30-day 'silence means consent' rule to accelerate public spending approvals, the government said.
- On Dec 27, Italy's parliament approved a reform loosening controls and sanctions on public tenders, passing the Senate 93 votes to 51.
- Presented two years ago by Giorgia Meloni's coalition, the reform aims to limit the powers of Italy's court of auditors amid frequent clashes with the judiciary.
- Key legal changes include a 30% penalty cap and a `silence means consent` clause requiring the court's 30-day deadline, shielding administrators responsible for public spending.
- Magistrates and opposition lawmakers protested the reform, warning it will encourage wasteful spending and possible illegality, while Alfredo Bazoli, Democratic Party senator, said it signals an attempt to demolish controls and faces a national referendum in the spring.
- The government says the changes will speed up public works and help the economy by overcoming hesitation to approve projects, potentially affecting the planned Sicily‑mainland suspension bridge seen in an August 6, 2025 drone photo.
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Italy loosens court control over public tenders, amid protests
Italy's parliament on Saturday approved a reform that loosens controls and sanctions regarding public tenders, amid protests from magistrates and opposition lawmakers who say it will encourage wasteful spending and possible illegality.
·United Kingdom
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The reform introduced by the Meloni Government limits the powers of the Court of Auditors, which had recently blocked the construction of the Sicily Bridge.
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