Torino Partigiana organizes protest against rearmament

The citizen assembly Torino Partigiana has announced a two-day event in Turin, scheduled for September 19-20, 2026, to protest against rearmament. The organizers argue that the city is being positioned as a hub for the military industry, a move they claim prioritizes the business of war over social needs.

The group criticizes the Meloni government for following rearmament trends set by the United States and the European Union, alleging that billions are being diverted from healthcare, education, and public services toward military spending. The organizers aim to challenge local administration policies that they believe favor industrial and private players in the energy and defense sectors, warning that such a shift could exacerbate existing social and economic crises in the city.