Italy: Second budget increase and extension of social security exemption scheme to support enterprises in Southern Italy regions (COVID-19)

In December 2021, the Italian authorities notified the European Commission about some amendments to a COVID-19 Italian scheme that provides partial exemptions from the payment of social security contributions to employers located in the regions of Southern Italy (see related state act). These amendments include a budget increase of EUR 2 816.55 million and the extension of its coverage until 30 June 2022.