conditions, the spotlight is on young people and the Italian government's youth employment programs. According to a recent report by the Chamber of Deputies, current data paint a complex and hard picture, with some encouraging signals but also important challenges that must be addressed. Istat data for February 2024 show conflicting trends in youth employment: while employment and unemployment rates are increasing in the 25-34 age group, they are decreasing in the 15-24 age group and increasing in the unemployed. These data are also reflected in inactivity rates, which are greater among younger generations. The government has implemented many programs to increase youth employment and minimize the number of NEETs (young people not in education, employment, or training). These policies include: tax relief (incentives for hiring young people under 30 and parents with minor children), the National Youth, Women, and Work Program 2021-2027 with the aim of reducing the number of NEETs to 9% through targeted interventions and substantial funding; Youth Guarantee, a European initiative to ensure an offer of work or training to young NEETs within 4 months of the onset of unemployment; and the NEET Plan, a multidisciplinary plan to reduce the inactivity of NEEYs through different phases of intervention and territorial collaborations. Another area of concentration is youth entrepreneurship, which has seen a decrease in the number of youth firms in recent years. However, the government has implemented support measures such as subsidized mortgages, grants to start new businesses in the South, and tax incentives for young farmers. Despite these initiatives, youth unemployment remains higher than the EU norm, emphasizing the need for further focused action and policy. The epidemic has exacerbated the issues, necessitating novel approaches to promote young people's inclusion and active participation in the employment market.