Key topics: Environmental issues in Italy: climate change, flooding (Venice acqua alta), industrial pollution, Italian political system: republic, parliament, frequent government changes, Immigration and refugee policy in Italy (Mediterranean crossings, integration debates), Italy in the European Union: euro, EU regulations, Euroscepticism, Social movements and civic engagement in Italy, Organized crime (la mafia, camorra, ndrangheta) and anti-mafia culture, Gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and social progress debates in contemporary Italy.
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