Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Italian authorities deployed soldiers and police in major cities like Milan, Rome, and Turin to manage widespread protests against the rising cost of living. While the demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, clashes occurred in other cities, prompting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to announce stricter security measures and penalties for minors involved in the unrest.
Why it matters
The escalation of civil unrest in Europe due to economic instability highlights the growing political pressure on centrist governments to address inflation and social dissatisfaction.
Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe left People attend a spontaneous demonstration against the rising cost of living, a week after protests ended in clashes and looting in northern cities, in Milan, Italy October 24, 2026 Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/w3qguy/article71622534.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-24T163542Z_634748373_RC2S9OAVFIVI_RTRMADP_3_ITALY-PROTEST.JPG YARA NARDI People attend a spontaneous demonstration against the rising cost of living, a week after protests ended in clashes and looting in northern cities, in Milan, Italy October 24, 2026.
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