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    Italy faces several challenges including a North-South economic divide, declining birth rates and workforce. It also has a moderate rate of violent crime, threats from organized crime groups particularly in the South, and risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes. The political and regulatory environment presents difficulties for businesses due to a lack of transparency and inadequate infrastructure, though some reforms have been introduced. Labor unions also wield influence over politics and regulations, with around 40% of the workforce belonging to major trade unions. Additionally, Italy faces potential security issues such as threats from terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and anarchist organizations.

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    Italy faces several challenges including a North-South economic divide, declining birth rates and workforce. It also has a moderate rate of violent crime, threats from organized crime groups particularly in the South, and risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes. The political and regulatory environment presents difficulties for businesses due to a lack of transparency and inadequate infrastructure, though some reforms have been introduced. Labor unions also wield influence over politics and regulations, with around 40% of the workforce belonging to major trade unions. Additionally, Italy faces potential security issues such as threats from terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and anarchist organizations.

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    8753 Italy

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    Italy faces several challenges including a North-South economic divide, declining birth rates and workforce. It also has a moderate rate of violent crime, threats from organized crime groups particularly in the South, and risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes. The political and regulatory environment presents difficulties for businesses due to a lack of transparency and inadequate infrastructure, though some reforms have been introduced. Labor unions also wield influence over politics and regulations, with around 40% of the workforce belonging to major trade unions. Additionally, Italy faces potential security issues such as threats from terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and anarchist organizations.

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    ITALY

    (Level 2) As part of the European Union, Italy is a large and developed economy.
    However, it suffers from a sharp North-South divide and decline of births and the
    workforce. The confusing regulatory environment, lack of transparency and
    inadequate infrastructure present further challenges.

    1. Crime
    (Level 3) Italy has a moderate rate of violent crime. Foreigners are targeted by thieves.
    The organized crime networks are extensive, especially in the South. The Mafia groups
    include regional government members and can influence foreign business.

    2. Natural Disasters
    (Level 2) Italy’s central and eastern sections are prone to earthquakes. Volcanoes remain
    a possible threat. Italy has a good disaster response infrastructure, especially in the north.

    3. Political and Regulatory Environment


    (Level 3) The confusing regulatory environment, lack of transparency and inadequate
    infrastructure present challenges to businesses. Prime Minister Berlusconi’s government
    has introduced some labor market and pension reforms, but more tax, education and
    judicial reform is needed. Berlusconi is expected to remain in power after upcoming
    elections.

    4. Labor Action
    (Level 3) Labor unions are influential in Italy's political and regulatory environment.
    Approximately 40 percent of Italy's labor force belongs to three major trade unions. The
    government places restrictions on striking for public workers including advanced
    notification and prevention of multiple strikes.

    5. Terrorism and Insurrection


    (Level 2) Because of its involvement in Iraq, Italy has been threatened with attack by al-
    Qaeda. Italy’s larger cities have large Muslim immigrant populations that could harbor
    jihadist cells. Italian newspapers printed the controversial caricatures of the Prophet
    Mohammed, which could lead to attacks against journalists. In addition, there are
    anarchist and anti-globalization groups active in the country.

    6. International Friction
    (Level 1) International friction in Italy is practically non-existent. Illegal immigrants
    attempt to enter the EU via the sparsely guarded coastline and islands. As part of the EU,
    Italy is tied into trade disputes the EU has with other countries.

    7. Non Governmental Organizations


    (Level 2) Italian NGOs tend to focus on environment, human rights and humanitarian
    efforts although they do not tend to be influential on the political and regulatory
    environment.

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