Italians preparing to vote in September say they are “tired” of the political class and wish they had never joined the EU in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of unresolved political crises, residents in Naples, southern Italy, objected to the EU’s demands for even more sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mario Draghi’s government fell apart last week, paving the way for snap elections on September 25, with polls indicating that a rightist coalition led by Matteo Salvini, Giorgia Meloni, and Silvio Berlusconi is well positioned to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disheartened Italian voters say on Express.co.uk that they have little hope that things will improve with a new government, regardless of who wins the most votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked if Britons’ decision to leave the EU could be a solution for Italy, some said Rome should never have joined the Brussels alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giancarlo, a self-employed 66-year-old, stated: “The UK outside of the EU fared far better than Italy within the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We have never-ending problems, our governments have no idea how to solve them, and Europe isn’t helping.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giuseppe, a 19-year-old student, added: “It would have been preferable if Draghi had stayed; his departure indicates that the government has failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked if the UK got a better deal out of the EU, the first-time voter replied: “I would have voted for Brexit before Covid, but with the funds Italy has received from Brussels, I’m glad we’re still in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“But I’d like to see us leave the EU as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antonio Esposito, a 77-year-old retiree, went even further. He said: “I’m fed up with politicians from all sides of the spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“On the right, Berlusconi has been in and out of courts over serious indictments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“On the left…there’s no left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asked whether he would favour a referendum on the EU, he added: “I wish we never got in in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Kudos to the UK for making that brave choice, I wish them the best.”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Italians preparing to vote in September say they are “tired” of the political class and wish they had never joined the EU in the first place. After years of unresolved … <\/p>\n