Violent Protests Erupt Across Italy Amid Education and Immigration Policy Discontent
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned recent violent protests led by students against her government’s education, immigration, and Middle Eastern policies. Demonstrations unfolded in thirty cities, including tense clashes with police in Turin. Meloni expressed solidarity with injured officers and urged a decisive political stance against violence, emphasizing the need for unequivocal condemnation of such actions. In response, student organizations criticized Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara for refusing to engage with their concerns, highlighting a growing rift between the youth and the government.