Here’s what Italians think about politics and voting today
A survey carried out by Cmr – Intesa Sanpaolo for *La Stampa* reveals what most Italians think about current politics and going to the polls: the results speak for themselves.
An interesting survey carried out by Cmr – Intesa Sanpaolo for *La Stampa* highlights how Italians are thoroughly fed up with politics and that the majority of citizens are still undecided as to whether or not to vote in the upcoming national elections. This idea of not voting is criticised by around 35 out of every 100 Italians. Very few, indeed, given the controversies of the same calibre that always emerge in the run-up to elections. The view that all parties are the same is held by many, and from there it is a very short step to a general disinterest in politics and in the meaning (and right) to vote. Only 35.7 per cent of Italians fully identify with a particular cause or party – coincidentally, almost the same percentage who consider it unacceptable not to vote. Continue reading
