Being young in Italy today isn’t all cappuccino, aperitivo and Vespa rides—it’s a struggle for independence, stability, and a future. While Italy needs its youth more than ever, young Italians often feel unwanted, stuck between an unstable job market and an older generation that refuses to let go of control.

In this episode of Voices of Italy: Beyond La Dolce Vita, we dive into the real challenges of being young in Italy in 2025. Why do so many young Italians live with their parents well into their 30s? Why is finding a stable job so hard? And why do so many talented young people feel they have no choice but to leave the country?

But this time, you’re not just hearing it from me. I hit the streets to ask Italians themselves: what does it really mean to be young in Italy today? From job struggles to dreams of escaping abroad, you’ll hear unfiltered, real voices sharing their experiences.

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