Italian Student Protests Turn Violent

Italian Student Protests Turn Violent

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Italian Student Protests Turn Violent

Violent student protests erupted in several Italian cities against the far-right government of Giorgia Meloni, resulting in numerous injuries among police officers and widespread property damage.

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Italian PoliceDemocratic PartyGuilde Degli InsegnantiNational Cinema MuseumConfindustria
Giorgia MeloniGiuseppe ValditaraElly SchleinEmanuele OrsiniAnna Maria Bernini
Did the protests occur only in Turin?
The protests also extended to Bologna and Milan. In Bologna, students burned a copy of the school law, and in Milan, they vandalized property, including painting over images of political figures.
How did political figures react to the violence?
Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, calling it unacceptable. Elly Schlein, secretary of the Democratic Party, expressed solidarity with the injured police officers while emphasizing that the right to protest should not involve violence.
What sparked the violent clashes in Turin, Italy?
At least 15 police officers were injured in Turin, Italy during clashes with students protesting against the far-right government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The protests, which also occurred in other Italian cities, were part of a "No Meloni Day" demonstration.
What actions did the protesters take during the demonstrations?
Students threw a homemade explosive device at police, damaged property, and set fire to a puppet representing the Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara. The protests targeted Meloni's government's policies and its stance on the conflict in Gaza.
What organizations commented on the events and what was their stance?
The violence led to condemnation from various groups, including the education union Guilde degli Insegnanti, which criticized the violence and emphasized the importance of peaceful protests. The National Cinema Museum in Turin was also vandalized during the protests.