Italy Approves Tougher Security Measures After Widespread Protests and Strikes

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a package of security measures that criminalizes violence during demonstrations and toughens penalties for rioters. Authorities fear further unrest during protests scheduled for Saturday.

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• The government will deploy 500 army soldiers alongside police in Milan until the end of 2026.

  «ستنشر 500 جندي من الجيش إلى جانب الشرطة في ميلانو حتى نهاية 2026»

  فرانس 24
• The World Socialist Web Site describes the protests as youth-led demonstrations, truck blockades, and strikes spreading across Italy.

  «Youth protests, lorry blockades and strikes are spreading across Italy»

  World Socialist Web Site
• The site describes the government's response as police measures and argues that the unions are seeking to contain the movement.

  «the Meloni government responds with police-state measures, and the trade unions seek to contain the movement»

  World Socialist Web Site

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