La previdenza dei giovani e il nodo dell'equità intergenerazionale

The study has made an attempt to review the legal framework concerning the insurance coverage enjoyed primarily by youth; pointing out some legal gaps in terms of safeguards arising from precarious youth employment. A first conclusion is that those engaged on flexible forms of work are in need of further social protection; since they are not granted the same safeguards as workers in standard or salaried employment; or in apprenticeships; as the survey pointed out. In the normal run of things; a modern and efficient welfare system should also consider the historical developments and be reviewed accordingly; in order to offer protection and meet the expectations of younger generations. Yet this is not always the case; for the investigation revealed that among developed countries; Italy is the one with the highest distribution rate of resources allocated to older generations; thus penalising the new ones. Relevant statistics point to a kind of “intergenerational” liability concerning the distribution of costs for the solutions adopted; and argue in favour of those who see youth as the victims of far than straightforward moves in the past. The last section of the survey investigates supplementary retirement schemes and partial pensions; initiatives which; albeit not new; are not widely widespread within our national welfare system. Research highlights that there are not pre-established solutions to ensure adequate retirement schemes to youth. Yet on the basis of legal opinion and good practices; it is possible to pinpoint most effective measures to review the Italian social system and deal with possible social risks. Only in this way is it possible to restore equity and provide the same opportunities in terms of welfare to this category of people.