Author Marcello Fois recently shared his candid perspective on the state of his home country, pointing to a critical area in need of attention: the Italian education system. He argues that the root of Italy’s ongoing struggles is firmly planted in how the nation approaches learning and development.
Fois, who recently celebrated the 2026 Campiello Prize win, also reflected on the cultural landscape. He noted that the late Michela Murgia successfully stepped into a role similar to the one held by Pier Paolo Pasolini, effectively filling a significant void in Italian intellectual discourse that had been left open for years.