Italy's government is racing against time to finalize its third budget law under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

After receiving approval from the Chamber of Deputies with 204 votes in favor and 110 against, the budget now heads to the Senate for its final review.

The process in the Budget Committee was brief, with discussions lasting only 30 minutes before moving forward.

The government aims to secure the Senate's approval by Saturday, just two days before the provisional budget period begins.

This tight timeline underscores the urgency of the situation as the administration seeks to avoid delays.