Fighting Poverty in Italy: An In-Depth Look at the Unemployment and Working Poor Crisis

In Italy, approximately 15% of the population, totaling over 8.5 million individuals, are at risk of poverty, according to a report by the Unimpresa study center. This group faces highly precarious economic conditions, with almost 2 million unemployed individuals and 6.6 million “working poor.” Additionally, over 5 million people are classified as being in absolute poverty, bringing the total number of Italians in partial or extreme difficulty to almost 14 million.

The main focus of the Unimpresa Study Center report is on the area of social hardship, which corresponds to 14.4% of the population in Italy. The report emphasizes the importance of supporting those who are unemployed and working poor and preventing their situation from worsening. Efforts to combat poverty include creating conditions for businesses to grow, invest and create new jobs. The Unimpresa study center suggests reducing bureaucracy and taxes while providing incentives for those who create new stable jobs.

However, while there has been a slight decrease in the number of people at risk of poverty in recent years, challenges remain such as stability of employment and income for vulnerable workers. The report indicates that part-time workers with fixed-term contracts have seen an increase while the number of employees with full-time contracts has decreased. To address these issues effectively, measures need to be implemented to support these workers and prevent them from falling into poverty.

In conclusion, combating poverty in Italy requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses both economic conditions and social policies. While progress has been made in recent years, it’s essential that the government continues its efforts to reduce the number of people at risk of poverty further and provide support for those facing precarious economic conditions.

The Unimpresa Study Center report highlights that more than half (57%) of Italian households have experienced a decline in purchasing power since 2010 due to stagnant wages and high unemployment rates among young people. In addition, more than one-third (37%) have had difficulties making ends meet due to rising energy costs.

To combat this issue effectively, policymakers must focus on creating more job opportunities through investments in education and training programs that equip young people with the skills needed for modern employment markets.

Furthermore, policymakers should consider implementing policies such as a minimum wage law or increasing social welfare benefits for low-income households.

In conclusion, addressing poverty in Italy requires not only short term solutions but also long term strategies that aim at promoting sustainable economic growth through investments in human capital development and social protection systems.