Same Old Same Old
The preponderance of gray-haired legislators mirrors Italy’s own age profile. The country is now aging faster than any other in Europe. More than half the population is over 40 and almost one in five is over 65. By 2050, there is expected to be one pensioner for every two people of working age. The political culture has ossified at a similar pace, doing little to lift a sluggish economy, and while parties and titles may change, the faces remain the same....