Italy to sell personalized car plates to boost revenue

By Basant El-Faramawy

Italy plans to introduce personalized vehicle registration plates as a new revenue‑raising measure, the government announced this week.

Scheme details

Drivers will be able to purchase custom plate combinations for a fee, with proceeds directed to the national budget.

Political reaction

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced ridicule on social media and in opposition circles after the proposal was unveiled, critics calling it a gimmick rather than a serious fiscal tool.