Over 8.5 million Italians, or approximately 15% of the population, 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.” The report highlights that 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. While there has been a slight decrease in the number of people at risk of poverty in recent years, the challenge for the government is to reduce this number even further.
The main focus is on the unemployed and the working poor, who have contributed to the increase in the segment of absolute poverty in recent years. The Unimpresa study center emphasizes the importance of supporting these individuals and preventing their situation from worsening. Efforts to combat poverty in Italy 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. The report highlights the need for