Italy Plans School Staff Cuts
Italy plans to cut thousands of teachers and school staff as a plunging birthrate reduces student numbers. Unions and principals have criticized the move, warning it will weaken the public education system.
Italy will cut 4,925 teaching positions and 2,049 non-teaching roles under its draft budget law, targeting public education savings. The reductions follow a sharp drop in student enrollment driven by persistent demographic declines across the country. Unions and school principals warn the cuts will worsen systemic pressures and classroom stability.
