Italy's Cultural Sector Needs Systemic Reform by 2030

Stefano Monti, partner at Monti&Taft, argues that Italy's cultural sector must undergo three major transformations by 2030: overcoming compliance logic, adopting individual and organizational responsibility, and valuing daily life. He criticizes the current system of micro-reforms and public 'carrozzoni' that prioritize hiring over productivity. Monti emphasizes that cultural consumption should become a daily habit, not limited to vacations. He calls for qualitative metrics beyond visitor numbers to evaluate museums, and for a national vision of cultural development that aligns with European programs but originates from local needs. The article, published on Artribune, warns that another decade of inertia could be fatal for Italian culture.