Italy
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Italy's rank movement over the last 30 days
Score Analysis
Analysis of Italy's policy signalling profile
Italy's WokeMeter assessment score of 66 reflects its high signalling intensity in social policy, positioning it 7th globally, with a percentile rank of 95.7th. The presence of Giorgia Meloni as the first female Prime Minister since 2022 significantly contributes to this score, highlighting Italy's engagement with gender leadership signalling. Compliance with the EU Digital Services Act and board diversity quotas further supports the high policy signalling intensity. Despite the conservative nature of the current government, these elements emphasize Italy's commitment to Western-style progressive policy frameworks.
The dimension scores, uniformly at 66.14 across several areas, indicate consistent policy signalling intensity within Italy. The Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, Education & Curriculum Signalling, Media & Platform Moderation, and Corporate/Investor Signalling all reflect a strong institutional focus on progressive policies. Legislative/Regulatory Activism slightly lags at 65.15, but still supports the overall picture of high signalling intensity. These scores illustrate a comprehensive approach to maintaining policy signalling across multiple sectors, aligning with the broader trends in Western democracies.
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Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
European Union to phase out Russian gas imports by end of 2027
The European Union will phase out all Russian gas imports by the end of next year, the bloc’s energy ministers agreed on Monday. Although diplomats said that Hungary and Slovakia – which are diplomatically closer to the Kremlin and still import Russian gas via pipeline – both opposed the move.
Gaza Aid Deliveries Struggle, Despite Cease-Fire
A single photograph of Palestinians besieging an aid convoy after the new cease-fire took hold in Gaza makes clear how much work lies ahead in the enclave.
The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italy
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.