Demonstrationen: Meloni kündigt nach Krawallen hartes Vorgehen an
Szenen wie in Paris: Rund um den Mailänder Dom plündern vermummte Jugendliche Geschäfte. In einer Krisensitzung berät die Regierung über Reaktionen, bis hin zu Ausgangssperren.
Following violent protests in various Italian cities, the government in Rome is implementing stringent measures to prevent a recurrence. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened her cabinet for a multi-hour crisis meeting, after which officials announced a determined response to the unrest of recent days. This response may include curfews and steps to tackle road blockades, with potential legislation passing as early as Tuesday.
Protests erupted in Milan, as well as other cities like Turin and Bologna, following peaceful demonstrations against high living costs turning violent. Black-clad and masked young people targeted storefront windows, looted shops and supermarkets. Over 270 temporary arrests were made, mostly involving minors, with five youths facing preliminary custody.
A few minors are now in judicial custody. Some compared the unrest to France's recent clashes. Luxury stores near Milan's Duomo closed their doors on Monday out of concern for further unrest, with no official count of injured demonstrators. Damage is estimated in the millions.
Meloni has led Italy for four years alongside a coalition of three right-leaning and conservative parties. The upcoming parliamentary election next year brings pressure from a new, more right-wing party called Futuro Nazionale. On the left, PD leader Elly Schlein plans to challenge Meloni.
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