Tougher Anti-Riot Laws Go Into Effect in Italy After Milan Violence
- On Tuesday, the Italian government approved strict security measures, including five-year prison terms and fines of $22,460 for individuals endangering public safety during demonstrations; penalties take effect immediately.
- Following weekend clashes at Piazza Duomo in Milan, gangs of mainly young people smashed windows, robbed shops, and attacked police, prompting the government response.
- Police gained authority to detain youths aged 14 to 17 who pose a danger, while authorities can order prompt compensation for damage and hold parents financially liable for their children's vandalism.
- The government announced Monday that 500 army troops will deploy alongside police in Milan, monitoring sensitive locations and enhancing surveillance until the end of 2026.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended the penalties, stating "Vandalism and theft are not protest, they are criminality," though critics argue such crackdowns ignore underlying economic causes of disorder.
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Meanwhile, new demonstrations are expected this weekend. Some shops in Milan are already closing their windows and tightening security measures.
500 soldiers on the streets of Milan. This is the response of Giorgia Meloni's far-right government to the riots this weekend in the Italian town, where the violent acts were particularly serious. Replicating what was happening in France, the protests against the increase in the cost of living ended in clashes between police and demonstrators and the looting of some shops and luxury stores. Meloni herself confirmed this Tuesday, after a meeting …
The Government of Giorgia Meloni approved a package of measures that includes up to five years in prison for violent participation in demonstrations, increased police powers to arrest minors and the deployment of 500 military personnel in Milan until the end of 2026.
In a delicate balance between President Mattarella’s warnings against “hot lawmaking” and the pressure following the riots in Milan, the government of Giorgia Meloni has approved a package of urgent measures against youth violence. The final decree dispenses with the most controversial aspects leaked on Monday, but tightens penalties for minors. Giorgia Meloni explained them in a video on social networks, in which she has revealed that among the…
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