Winter Has Come

Given the specificity of the Italian social and economic model, the declining birth rates registered in the country are threatening national economic prospects and the sustainability of the welfare system, posing a significant challenge for the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative, right-wing government.

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Although changes in the birth rate might be tackled by long term financial and political planning and commitment, the Prime Minister is currently attempting to overcome the issue through short-term welfare reforms, which amount is however significantly lower than the EU average.

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