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Commentary questions Italy’s lack of protests over housing and public services

A la Repubblica commentary asks why people in Italy are not responding to issues such as housing, public healthcare and schools through public protest, as it says people elsewhere in Europe have done.

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What is happening

The article contrasts protests for housing in Europe with what it describes as Italy’s inaction, and questions whether social-media anger could instead be directed toward these everyday concerns.

Why is it on the Radar?

The commentary raises questions about public mobilization in Italy and the role of protest in addressing housing, healthcare and education.

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