More than a third would either flee or rely on foreign mercenaries instead of fighting, a CENSIS survey shows

Only 16% of Italians are willing to fight for their country in the event of war, according to a survey by the Center for Social Investment Studies (CENSIS) published on Friday.

Almost a third of respondents believe Italy will be drawn into a conflict within the next five years, but fewer than one in six of those of fighting age say they would take up arms, the poll suggests. The figure is 21% among men, and 12% among women.

The findings come as NATO countries continue to pledge to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes.” Since the…

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