Italy to deploy 500 troops to Milan after days of protests and looting
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Key context: <p>Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployed</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/europe-protests-france-spain-portugal-2026-explainer">Why are people protesting across Europe?</a></p></li></ul><p>Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan as it vowed a “firm response from the state” after protests against the high cost of living descended into clashes with police, vandalism and looting. Further demonstrations are planned on Saturday.</p><p>The government of the far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, is also planning to swiftly approve tougher new security measures, including extending preventive detention for minors, cracking down on youth gangs and banning gatherings for people deemed a threat to public order, Italian media reported on Tuesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/milan-luxury-shops-close-italy-to-deploy-troops-youth-protests-europe">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployedWhy are people protesting across Europe?Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan as it vowed a “firm response from the state” after protests against the high cost of living descended into clashes with police, vandalism and looting. Further demonstrations are planned on Saturday.The government of the far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, is also planning to swiftly approve tougher new security measures, including extending preventive detention for minors, cracking down on youth gangs and banning gatherings for people deemed a threat to public order, Italian media reported on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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