In a live broadcast on social media on Labor Day, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated May Day by emphasizing the importance of giving concrete answers to hardworking Italians who contribute to the wealth of the nation. Meloni highlighted that the government has achieved excellent results on the labor market front, with over half a million more people employed and records set for female employment and stable contracts.

The Prime Minister also announced a new decree passed by the Council of Ministers aimed at creating more jobs, especially in the South of Italy. One of the main measures in the package includes a 100% exemption from social security contributions for two years for young people under 35 who have never had permanent contracts, as long as they are hired with stable contracts. This incentive also applies to those over 35 who have been unemployed for at least 2 years.

Meloni emphasized the importance of helping companies to hire, stating that it is the companies and their workers who create employment and wealth, not the state. The role of the state, according to the Prime Minister, is to support and enable companies and workers to thrive and create prosperity for the nation.