What do most teenagers want for their birthday? If it's not a laptop or smartphone, it's definitely money. Italy has listened to the wishes of young people, giving them 500 euros as of September 15, 2016, when they reach the age of majority. But they will not be allowed to waste them on anything, because behind everything there is an elaborate plan.
From September 15, 2016 then every Italian will be upon coming of age received from the state 500 euros. Yes, you read that right. The country will not only make its teenagers happy when they turn 18 with the right to vote, but she will also untie the scrotum widely for them (for approx. 575 thousand new-age men, they have reserved 290 million euros) and gave them a nice amount for their birthday.
Of course, they will not be allowed to spend this 500 euros on anything. It is a cultural bonus that they will be able to waste for buying books, cinema and concert tickets, for visiting museums and other cultural institutions and trips to national parks.
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Everyone who turns 18 will receive the money until December 31, 2016, and they will be able to spend the money on cultural goods until the end of 2017. To receive pocket money, they will have to register on the online platform and download the 18app mobile application, which will give them redeemable vouchers.
The father of the initiative, the undersecretary of the Italian government, Tommaso Nannicini, accompanied the investment in young people as follows: "The initiative sends a clear message to young people - it reminds them of the importance of spending in the field of culture, both for personal growth as strengthening the connective tissue of society.” Next year 500 euro credit it is still waiting for teachers, which they will be able to use for their professional development.
