Italy Scraps Road Tax for Millions
Italy announced plans to eliminate road taxes for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles starting in 2027. The two billion euro initiative aims to boost voter support as the government faces lagging poll numbers and rising political pressure.
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Italy will scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles next year, costing state coffers €2.3 billion ($2.0B). The tax cut arrives as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces trailing polls ahead of the 2027 national election. The initiative aims to shore up conservative support against rising political rivals.
