Don't know about Italy, but at least in some EU countries, freelancers do build pension. In my country, pension payments is mandatory. As well as insurance for

Don't know about Italy, but at least in some EU countries, freelancers do build pension. In my country, pension payments is mandatory. As well as insurance for maternity/paternity leave. I've full medical insurance. Well, as full as regular workers. The only difference is I don't have paid sick days and can't claim unemployment benefits. Which kinda makes sense when freelancing. I think I'm eligible for disabled pension though. So if I got hit by car, I'd get free treatment. But no salary compensation. If I was rendered disabled, I may be eligible for disabled benefits based on my previous incomes. Or at least basic disabled benefits.