Abodi 'Government wants young people to build independent life plans'
The minister for sport and youth illustrated to the Chamber the government's measures for employment, access to a first home and the right to education.
Quick Look
- Minister Andrea Abodi highlighted the drop in NEETs to 13.3% during question time in the Chamber.
- He reiterated the government's commitment to employment incentives, a 970 million housing plan and support for the right to education for the autonomy of young people.
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Why It Matters
The rate of young NEETs (15-29 years old) fell to 13.3% in 2025 compared to 25.7% in 2015. The government has allocated 970 million euros for the recovery of public residential assets.
"There is a portfolio of opportunities that we are strengthening and I start from the improving Istat data, which must lead to continuity of the line taken by the Government". This was said by the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, during question time in the Chamber, responding to a question on urgent initiatives to ensure young people have better conditions in access to housing, job opportunities and the right to education.
In his speech he cited ISTAT data which sees the share of young people aged 15 to 29 who neither study nor work falling to 13.3% in 2025 (in 2015 it was 25.7%). "We then introduced incentives for stable employment, strengthened in the South, and tools for self-employment. The budget bill for 2027 continues on this path, supporting hiring and purchasing power", he added.
Abodi then cited a "housing plan" which "envisages 970 million euros for the recovery of public and social residential assets, alongside the measures proposed in the maneuver for access to the first home, and support for the housing costs of young workers". While on the right to education he mentioned scholarships, even in the sports field.
"There is an aspiration that the government dutifully recognizes, namely that of young people building an independent life project - concluded the minister - Our commitment is to accompany the measures put in place with constant verification of their implementation and results. Their effectiveness is measured in the concrete possibility for young people to complete their studies, find a decent job, access a home and choose where to build their future. It is on these objectives that we intend to continue the discussion with young people and guide the Government's action".
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Implementation of the measures envisaged in the 2027 budget bill.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the technical times for the disbursement of housing plan funds?
- How will employment results in the South be monitored?
