Italy allocates only half the previous year’s funds for heat‑related wage support, highlighting limited labor protection amid rising temperatures
Executive summary: The Italian government announced a €15 million allocation for weather‑related cassa integrazione, which is half the amount budgeted for 2025. The limited funding signals modest state support for workers facing extreme heat, potentially affecting labor costs, productivity, and social stability in heat‑exposed industries. Italian Ministry of Labor, agricultural and outdoor workers, gig‑economy platforms, and labor unions. Parliamentary scrutiny of the budget, possible protests from affected worker groups, and debates on expanding eligibility to include riders and other precarious workers.
The government’s decision to set aside €15 million for the “CIG meteo” program reflects a constrained fiscal response to increasingly frequent extreme heat events. While the measure maintains coverage for farmers, it excludes gig‑economy workers such as riders, raising concerns about uneven protection across sectors. The move also revives scrutiny over how PNRR resources are being deployed for climate‑related labor safeguards.
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