Over 15% of the population in Italy, or approximately 8.5 million people, 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. Despite 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 Unimpresa Study Center report highlights that the area of social hardship corresponds to 14.4% of the population in Italy, amounting to 8.5 million people out of a total of 59.1 million citizens. 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 report emphasizes the importance of supporting these individuals and preventing their situation from worsening.
To combat poverty in Italy, efforts 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 underscores the need for the government to prioritize supporting businesses to address poverty effectively.
While there has been a slight decrease in workers at risk of poverty due to part-time work with fixed-term contracts increasing while full-time employment decreases among vulnerable workers, more measures must be taken to ensure stability and income security for these workers.
In conclusion, addressing poverty requires a multi-faceted approach that includes supporting businesses and individuals alike while prioritizing policies that promote stability and income security for vulnerable workers.