report: Maximiliano Crocamo
Interview: FVG governor, Massimiliano Fedriga
The Friuli Venezia Giulia regional government received a positive assessment from Italy’s Court of Auditors on Thursday during the certification of its 2025 financial accounts, with regional officials pointing to strong public finances, rising investment and continued economic growth.
Regional President Massimiliano Fedriga attended the hearing in Trieste alongside Finance Councillor Barbara Zilli and Local Autonomies Councillor Pierpaolo Roberti.
Speaking after the ruling, Fedriga said the Court’s assessment reflected the region’s economic performance despite an uncertain international environment. He cited positive indicators including employment, exports and investment, as well as growth in regional revenues, which he said had increased from about €4 billion to more than €6 billion over the past several years. He also highlighted public investment and tourism promotion as key contributors to the regional economy.
According to the regional government, capital spending has expanded significantly in recent years. Payments for investment projects rose from approximately €894 million in 2019 to €1.84 billion in 2025, reflecting what officials described as a long-term strategy focused on infrastructure and regional development.
Fedriga also pointed to healthcare planning as a priority, noting that the region approved its three-year health program at the beginning of 2025. He said the plan aims to strengthen community and home-based healthcare services while reducing waiting times through closer monitoring of healthcare networks.
The regional president also reiterated his support for maintaining Friuli Venezia Giulia’s financial autonomy, expressing concern that future national tax reforms could reduce local tax revenues. He also reaffirmed the government’s support for restoring Italy’s provincial authorities, arguing that they would improve coordination among local governments and allow the regional administration to focus on strategic planning and legislative responsibilities.
Finance Councillor Barbara Zilli said the Court’s findings confirmed the region’s sound financial management, citing reduced debt, balanced public accounts and compliance with national fiscal targets. She added that investment spending had exceeded €2.8 billion, nearly double the level recorded in 2021.
Zilli also said improvements in forecasting tax revenues had allowed the regional government to make funding available earlier in the fiscal year, supporting more effective planning and implementation of public programs.
The Court of Auditors’ annual certification is a required review of regional financial statements and assesses whether public accounts have been prepared in accordance with national accounting rules before they are formally approved.
