Around 92% of Italian pupils aged 14 are proud that their country is part of the European Union, slightly above the EU average of 91%, according to the latest report of the IEA's International Civic and CitizenshipEducation Study (ICCS).
It said 88% of Italian 14-year-olds personally feel part of theEU, compared to a European average of 81%The young people's faith in EU institutions was high too.
It said 70% had a great dead of faith in the European Parliament, although this is down from 75% in 2016 and 79% in 2009.
The level is still well above the EU average of 62%.
, 68% have great faith in the European Commission, down from 75% in 2016 and 2009, but above the EU Similarly average of 61%.
The report said the percentage of Italian students who have a high level of confidence in the national government has failed 53%, down from 57% in 2016 and 74% in 2009.
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