'Let's Reclaim Our Future': Thousands Protest in Italy over Rising Living Costs
Students and workers rallied against higher fuel prices, school cuts and defence spending, with police deployed in large numbers to prevent clashes.
- On Friday, thousands of students and workers rallied across Italy, marching through Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna, Genoa, and Naples to protest soaring costs and government policies. The main Rome demonstration gathered near the Colosseum under heavy police presence.
- The general strike, called by Italy's USB trade union, attracted workers including truck drivers, taxi drivers, and farmers protesting rising fuel prices and defence spending. Students demanded an end to "endless budget cuts to teaching."
- University student Beatrice Chilelli told AFP students were "at a breaking point," citing rents reaching 1,200 euros monthly in Rome. OSA student movement spokesperson Laura Teresi expected a "massive" mobilization against rearmament policies.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a $195 million aid package last week for fuel-affected workers and fishermen, alongside plans for a 2,500 euro annual bonus for workers under 30. She stressed measures were "not for those who smash windows."
- While authorities deployed large police numbers to prevent clashes, demonstrators waved pro-Palestine flags and chanted "We need more houses, not bombs!" as they marched through city streets. No major incidents were reported by midday.
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Rome. In the midst of extensive police deployment, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian students, workers and groups demonstrated yesterday in more than 60 cities in Italy to claim more funding for education and in protest at the rising cost of living.
Thousands of students, workers and activists took to the streets in more than 40 Italian cities as part of a 24-hour strike called by the trade union USB. The protesters demanded better wages, improved public services and relief from inflation.
‘Not being heard’: Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy
Thousands of students and workers gathered across multiple Italian cities on Friday in widespread demonstrations, voicing frustration over unaddressed grievances.Friday's mobilization gained further momentum as it united student groups...
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On this Friday's strike on the other side of the Alps, 30,000 to 50,000 people, youth, ultra-left and working world, demonstrated in the Piedmont capital to the sound of: "Everyone hates the police."
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