The annual report of research
agency Censis gave an alarming portrayal of the state of the
nation on Friday, suggesting Italy is increasingly gripped by
bitterness.
The 52nd Censis said a form of nationalism that was more
"psychic" than political had become widespread, in part due to
the lack of a strong economic recovery, adding that this often
led to people taking out their resentment on foreigners.
"The social system, which is experiencing tension, fear,
rancour, looks to an authoritarian sovereign and asks for
stability," the report said.
The report said 69.7% of Italians would not be happy to have
a Roma person as a neighbour, while 52% believe that more is
being done for migrants than for Italians.
"These are the figures of widespread bitterness that erects
invisible, but very thick, walls," the report said.
It said people felt increasingly abandoned by the national
health system and that the perception of inequality was on the
rise.
Censis said people generally viewed the justice system as
costly and slow, with 30% saying they would not take up legal
action to assert their rights.
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