ItalyItaly’s Court of Auditors has criticized the Ministry of Education and Merit for underfunding and poor management of the Unique School Building Fund, which is meant to improve safety, seismic resilience, and energy efficiency in school buildings. The fund saw a 20% reduction in capital spending compared to 2024, despite partial budget adjustments later in the year. Despite having nearly €4.9 billion allocated for the 'School Building and Safety' program in 2025, only €1.3 billion was spent, representing just 26% of available funds. Over €2.3 billion remains unspent, contributing to a significant backlog of payments within the ministry. Additionally, the database tracking school infrastructure is outdated, leaving nearly 41% of school buildings—over 19,400—without essential safety certifications such as habitability or fire prevention.
Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from an official audit body (Corte dei Conti) regarding underfunding and inefficiency in a critical national issue—school building safety. It does not take a clear ideological stance but reports on financial mismanagement and systemic failures. The tone is factual, with
