Italy

Italy's current Social Policy Signalling Index score of 66 places it at a high intensity level of policy signalling, ranking 7th globally out of 186 countries and in the 96.2th percentile. This score reflects the country's compliance with the EU Digital Services Act, its mandatory board diversity quotas, and the notable political milestone of Giorgia Meloni serving as Italy's first female Prime Minister. While the composite dimension scores all hover around 66.14, the overall assessment aligns with these scores due to Italy's consistent application of Western-style progressive policies, coupled with its European context, which generally enhances signalling intensity across multiple domains.

Each dimension in the index contributes similarly to Italy's overall policy signalling intensity. The Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, Education & Curriculum Signalling, Media & Platform Moderation, Corporate/Investor Signalling, and Protest & Activism Salience all indicate a high level of policy focus, each scoring 66.14. Legislative/Regulatory Activism is slightly lower at 65.15, suggesting a slightly less intensive approach in this area compared to others. Despite the consistency across dimensions, Italy's high global rank is bolstered by its alignment with European Union regulations and the historical significance of its female leadership, which enhance the overall signalling intensity reflected in the WokeMeter score.