Italians overestimate the presence
of migrants in their country more than any other nationality in
the EU, according to a survey by think tank Istituto Cattaneo
out on Monday.
The study on the phenomenon of immigration in Italy and its
perception said those polled overestimated the presence of
migrants by 18%.
Immigrants in Italy account for roughly 8% of the overall
population.
The poll also found that 74% of the Italians interviewed were
convinced that immigrants were responsible for higher crime
rates against a European average of 57%.
A reported 58% of those interviewed for the survey also said
they thought more immigration would imply fewer jobs for
residents in Italy against a European average of about 14%.
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