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The unemployment anomaly in Italy

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The unemployment figures for Italy in July 2023 showed an increase to 7.6%. Meanwhile, Italian companies have failed to fill more than half the positions needed for September. If there are all those jobs available, why is unemployment on the rise?

Graphic showing people queuing in front of clipboard saying Unemployent Benefits. The Citizens Income beenfit is being stopped for may in Italy

End to Citizens Income allowance for many

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The right-wing Italian government is ending benefits for thousands of families and individuals deemed ‘fit to work’. The Citizens Income allowance will only be for families meeting limited criteria.