Hundreds of soldiers sent to Milan as protesters march across Europe
Summary
Soldiers were deployed across Milan as protesters staged fresh demonstrations in cities across Europe, with authorities tightening security after last week’s looting and clashes. The unrest also spread to Tirana, Madrid and Lisbon, where grievances ranged from education and corruption to pensions and housing.
Key Points
- Italy sent an additional 500 soldiers to Milan after last week’s violence and looting, while police increased surveillance and controls across the city and in Rome.
- Protests spread across several European cities, including Milan, Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana, over issues such as pensions, housing, education and corruption.
- In Tirana, student-led demonstrations over tuition fees, education funding and corruption turned violent, with police using water cannons and making arrests.
- In Spain and Portugal, protesters marched over pension protection and affordable housing, while governments defended their policies amid growing public anger.
