Strikes and demos: More than 100,000 protest in Italy against Meloni
The government is mobilizing security forces out of concern about riots. Students are also demonstrating again. Meanwhile, inflation is soaring to 5.4 percent - it has not been that high for years.
More than 100,000 people protested in Italy against the right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with demonstrations taking place in over 50 cities, including Rome, Milan, Naples, and Turin. The protests, which were part of a nationwide day of action called by the USB union, were mainly against high living costs, with Italy's inflation rate currently at 5.4 percent.
The demonstrations were largely peaceful, although there were some clashes between protesters and police, and were attended by students, workers, and others who are demanding action from the government on issues such as wages, education, and military spending. The protests came as Meloni's coalition, which has been in power since 2022, faces growing opposition and pressure from more right-wing groups.
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