
The Prime Minister on social media after the riots: «They exploit the demonstrations to seek conflict»
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expresses solidarity with the police after the street clashes that occurred in several Italian cities, condemning the action of gangs of hooligans.
AI-generated summary
Street clashes occurred in several Italian cities during the demonstrations.
"Once again, the women and men of the police have had to face the violence of criminals who, also through organized groups, exploit the demonstrations to seek conflict and sow chaos.
My full solidarity and sincere thanks go to all of them. Because they were there to protect the safety of citizens, workers, traders and all the people who have the right to live their city without fear and without seeing it set on fire by gangs of thugs.
We are with you." Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote this in X, commenting on yesterday's clashes in the streets in various cities.
After the street clashes, particularly in Milan, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with the police on social media, condemning the violence and asking the opposition not to have ambiguous attitudes.

Elly Schlein reiterates the unity of the progressive alliance at the Common Earth assembly in Rome. Nicola Fratoianni intervenes on the demonstrations, condemning the violence and underlining the need to understand youth hardship.

Massimo Garavaglia challenges Matteo Salvini for the leadership of the League, announcing his candidacy for the congress and claiming a liberal line in economics and a return to listening to the territory on the model of Roberto Maroni.

Thousands of people, mostly young people, demonstrated in various Italian cities against the high cost of living. In Milan there were serious clashes with dozens injured and 50 arrested. Tensions also in Turin, Bologna and Naples. Condemnation of Prime Minister Meloni.

The government is preparing for a majority summit on Monday to define the measures of the budget plan, with particular attention to the cut in personal income tax and the flat tax on VAT numbers, while seeking resources and convergence between the coalition forces.

The mayors of Paris, Marseille and Lyon are calling for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after the riots during protests against high prices, denouncing significant damage and calling for a transparent analysis of the events.