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The consequences of Italy's demographic crisis are dire and well documented. As the workforce shrinks, the country faces severe labor shortages, compounding economic struggles. With a fertility rate of 1.2, each generation experiences a 40% shrinkage, severely jeopardizing economic productivity. Furthermore, the out-migration of approximately 50,000 young, educated Italians per year exacerbates the skills gap, leaving companies struggling to find qualified workers to sustain economic growth.