Italy 2017 GDP forecast raised to 1.4-1.5% vs 1.1% prev

Italian treasury's chief economist out with his/her own forecasts 12 Sept - 2018 GDP "well above" 1.2% vs govt f/c of 1.0% So unofficial f/casts per se but you'd hope/think the chief economist might have a clue.
Italy 2017 GDP forecast raised to 1.4-1.5% vs 1.1% prev