Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy
What happened
Tens of thousands of Italians marched in more than 50 cities on Friday against rising living costs and weak public services, with the largest rallies in Milan, Turin and Rome.
The nationwide action was led by the anti-capitalist union Unione Sindacale di Base and drew workers from both the public and private sectors.
Protesters in Milan carried anti-government placards aimed at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and some in Naples burnt photos of her.
Many marchers also waved Palestinian flags or opposed military spending, and dockworkers in Genoa mobilised against what they called the "militarization" of the port.
“Let’s oust the Meloni government—rebellion is just”
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