- Italy has a population of around 60 million people and its economy faces issues such as high unemployment, a large amount of sovereign debt, and a long economic decline. Organized crime is also a problem.
- The justice system is backlogged with years-long waits for civil and criminal cases to be resolved. There are also issues with corruption.
- Retailing in Italy includes convenience stores, comparison stores in city centers, street markets, out-of-town superstores and hypermarkets, and stores attached to gas stations. Major retail chains have thousands of locations across the country.