Italy allows personalized license plates, plan is mocked

Starting next year, Italians will be able to personalize their vehicle license plates, a move announced by Prime Minister Meloni to generate additional revenue. The cost for personalizing a plate is expected to be 600 euros for cars and 360 euros for motorcycles. While the initiative aims to encourage creativity, it has sparked ridicule on social media, with memes comparing Meloni to Marie Antoinette. Critics argue that the government should focus on rising living costs instead. The Italian national debt currently stands at about 139% of GDP, one of the highest in the EU. Some taxi drivers welcome the change for easier identification, while concerns about offensive messages on plates have been raised.