US EditionItaly's Controversial Security Decree Receives Final Approval Amid Protests
- Italy's Senate approved a controversial security decree on June 4, 2025, in Rome aimed at curbing protests and cannabis trade.
- The decree stems from a broader criminal justice reform initiated in 2021 and intensified after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2022 electoral win.
- The law imposes tougher penalties for police assaults and protest blockades, bans 'cannabis light', and speeds eviction for illegal squatters amid strong opposition protests.
- The Senate passed the decree 109-69 with one abstention, while Meloni called it a 'decisive step' to protect citizens and law enforcement.
- The legislation sparked widespread criticism for eroding protest rights and risking authoritarianism, but the government defends it as essential for public order and security.
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Italy's Controversial Security Decree Receives Final Approval Amid Protests
Italy's parliament has passed a contentious security decree scrutinized for its stringent measures against protests, cannabis trade, and public dissent. Spearheaded by Giorgia Meloni's government, the decree has sparked protests and criticism from opposition parties and civil rights groups. Critics argue it curtails freedoms while proponents claim it enhances public safety.
The right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni promises more security – the opposition accuses its authoritarian intentions.
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