Who proposed the energy windfall tax in Italy, and what was their stated rationale?

Marco Osnato, a member of parliament and head of Brothers of Italy’s economic department — a leading ally of Premier Giorgia Meloni — endorsed the tax, stating: 'It would be a good thing if resources can be found to help the national economy and struggling families and businesses through dialogue with those that for varying reasons have enjoyed particularly good results.' He added that the measure 'will be discussed during the budget.'

What immediate fuel relief measures has Meloni’s government implemented, and how long were they extended?

Meloni’s government has spent hundreds of millions of euros on fuel tax cuts since the US and Israeli launched the war in the Middle East, most recently extending a €0.17-per-liter diesel discount until Wednesday; officials said the Cabinet would meet Wednesday to keep existing measures in place for 'a couple of days' before shifting to targeted support for poorer citizens.

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