Teen rallies take to the streets across Italy
Summary
Students are set to rally across several Italian cities to demand more funding for schools, housing support and lower living costs, amid fears of clashes with security forces. The protests come as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government faces criticism over budget cuts, rearmament policies and rising social tensions.
Key Points
- School and university students plan rallies in multiple Italian cities to demand more school funding and housing support.
- The protests are linked to wider anger over fuel prices, the cost of living and rising defence spending.
- Authorities are bracing for possible violence after clashes and looting in Milan earlier this month.
- Giorgia Meloni’s government has responded with tighter rules on minors and public gatherings while planning youth-focused budget measures.
