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Meloni addresses security and protest rights following Italian unrest
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a statement following clashes and unrest during protests across several Italian cities. Meloni emphasized that while the right to peaceful demonstration must always be guaranteed, the state must simultaneously ensure the safety of citizens, workers, and those participating peacefully.
She highlighted recent measures approved by the Council of Ministers designed to provide authorities with more effective tools to prevent violence and stop individuals from turning urban areas into sites of conflict. Meloni expressed gratitude to law enforcement agencies and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi for maintaining public order despite attempts by violent actors to provoke disorder.
Reports from the unrest indicate significant police activity, with hundreds of individuals detained for verification, including minors and foreign nationals. In response to the instability, the government is focusing on preventing criminals and provocateurs from causing widespread chaos in urban centers.
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Council of Europe · Council of Ministers · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Matteo Piantedosi · Michael O’Flaherty
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked law enforcement for protecting citizens and the right to peaceful protest. pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meloni thanked Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and other public order officials. pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Security forces are working to prevent provocateurs from causing riots in cities. pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Council of Ministers recently approved measures to provide the state with tools to prevent violence. pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com