After France – the left riots violently also in Italy

Protests against the cost of living in Italy escalated into violence in Milan, Bologna, Turin, and Bergamo. Masked groups and far-left activists clashed with police, threw stones, and looted shops. 28 were arrested and 141 police officers were injured.

Protests against the cost of living and fuel prices in Italy escalated into severe violence in several major cities. In Milan, Bologna, Turin, and Bergamo, groups of masked youths, far-left activists, and pro-Palestinian elements took over parts of the marches, throwing stones and firecrackers at police, setting up barricades, and looting shops. The main protest in Milan, under the name "Italy in the Square," drew more than 5,000 people. The Italian police reported 28 arrests, including 12 minors, and 141 police officers were injured. The mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, understood the reasons for the protest but condemned the violence. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for unequivocal condemnation of the vandalism.