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I'm not knowledgeable enough in the subject for my answer to hold any value.
I'm unsure of how things will develop.

Well, I say Italy is stuck in the past. Its GDP per capita in year 2000 USD is roughly the same as 20 years ago. This article outlines some reasons for its economic stagnation:
https://www.ft.com/content/b3c85b34-e10a-11e8-a6e5-792428919cee
I think that, unless pressurized by EU, the situation won't get better. The years to come will be crucial, for the entire eurozone.

The article's outline makes correct claims, but I get the feeling that there's more beyond the cited data.and reasons. Nice read however, thanks.

I'm honestly very skeptical that EU pressure will have any positive effects on the country.

> I'm honestly very skeptical that EU pressure will have any positive effects on the country.

Do you think Italy will right its economy without external conduct?

what is right, i wonder.