Italy deploys 500 troops to Milan and enacts tougher penalties after violent cost-of-living protests in northern cities.
01Summary
- 01The Italian cabinet approved sending 500 troops to Milan to reinforce security at key sites.
- 02A new legal offence for violent participation in a demonstration carries up to five years in prison and €20,000 fine.
- 03Parents face financial liability for damages caused by minors involved in vandalism or looting.
- 04Police can now detain youths aged 14–17 deemed a danger, even without a crime committed.
- 05President Sergio Mattarella blocked giving soldiers full policing powers.
02Why it matters
These measures directly affect anyone living in or visiting northern Italy, tightening rules on protests and giving police broader powers over young people. The unrest over living costs and the government's response could influence political stability ahead of the 2027 national elections.
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