Ciao everyone!

This week, we’re diving into the aftermath of Italy’s most recent failed referendum (June 8–9, 2025), which didn’t reach quorum—again. But this isn’t just political commentary. It’s a deeper reflection on what this means for us as Italians, and why we often seem to be our own worst enemy when it comes to change.

Inspired by a conversation with my very American boyfriend—who said Italy often feels like a place that turns you pessimistic—we break down what happened, what didn’t, and what this says about our relationship with politics, authority, and civic duty.

We touch on:

• Why Italians don’t vote, even when they deeply care about the issues (like job insecurity and workplace deaths)

• How fascism’s legacy still shapes our distrust of authority

• The contradiction between our love for “la dolce vita” and our deep dissatisfaction

• Cultural cynicism, and our national addiction to complaining

• What leadership even looks like in a country with so little political continuity

This episode is a blend of after-fight commentary, social critique, and cultural introspection. If you’ve ever wondered why referendums in Italy fail so often or why Italians sound so frustrated yet stay home on voting day—this is the one for you.

🗣️ Let’s connect:Follow me on Instagram at @voicesofitaly to join the conversation. Let me know what you think—Do you vote? Why or why not?

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