The decline in news quality witnessed over the past decade can largely be attributed to this trend. We need more articles shedding light on these issues.

The excessive bureaucracy and lack of transparency create an imbalanced relationship between freelancers and editors, deterring young professionals from fully engaging in the media landscape and depriving the public of the voice of a new generation with fresh ideas and expertise.

With meagre pay and the absence of stable contracts, journalism in Italy has become a profession reserved for the privileged few who can afford it. Notably, Italy stands as the only European nation where the journalism profession still needs to be fully liberalized.