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Since the 1990s, Italy has faced escalating economic stagnation. The country's growth has been sluggish, with high unemployment rates, particularly among the youth, fueling a wave of emigration. The phenomenon known as the "Thousand Euro Generation" encapsulates the struggle of many young Italians—highly educated but unable to secure well-paying jobs or even jobs that support a decent quality of life.
Persistent economic challenges have made migration a viable option for many seeking opportunity and fulfillment abroad. Compounded by an aging populace and low fertility rates, this situation has led to a troubling demographic imbalance—a reduced workforce supporting an increasing number of retirees.