The internet radio is a wonderful invention. Thanks to that I listen to the radio much more than I used to, often while cooking or doing boring stuff in the kitchen. Recently I happened to have the BBC Radio 4 on and there was an interesting discussion about freedom of movement in the European Union area.
They interviewed young, educated and upward mobile Italians who have moved to the UK in hope for a better life. For these young professionals Italy represented a place with no jobs and no opportunities. Unfortunately, they are right. Italy's economic growth has been very slow for many years now and unemployment is on the rise. In January 2014 Italy's youth unemployment rate jumped to 42.2 %. There are not enough jobs for graduates either (read more on www.italoeuropeo.com). Average monthly wages are very low in Italy compared to what you could earn in a fast moving, happening economy such as Britain. In Britain professional advancement is also not entirely a question of who you know or how good your parents are in networking. Wages are higher in Britain (but so are living costs). And if you can take the rain, wind and winter floods, why not use the right to seek your fortunes elsewhere. But will these young people return to Italy one day? Judging by the interviews on the BBC Radio 4, it's unlikely.
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