Italy approves 500k non-EU work visas

The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has approved a plan to issue 500,000 work visas for non-European Union citizens to tackle domestic labor shortages. This move represents a significant policy shift, as Meloni had previously campaigned on promises to reduce immigration. The decision highlights the tension between populist campaign rhetoric and the practical economic demands facing the government. The visas are intended to fill gaps in the workforce across various sectors of the Italian economy.