Youths and police clashed for a second consecutive day in Milan over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of at least 200 people during widespread demonstrations over the rising cost of living, according to reporting by France 24 — English.
The unrest saw demonstrators, predominantly minors, engage in confrontations with law enforcement. The violence and disorder across parts of the city evoked scenes of chaos and looting similar to those recently witnessed in Paris.
Street Clashes in Milan
The street protests marked the second straight day of direct confrontations between crowds of young demonstrators and riot officers. Demonstrators gathered to voice anger over living expenses, but the gatherings quickly deteriorated into unrest across urban areas.
Police forces detained at least 200 individuals over the course of the weekend disturbances. Authorities reported that a significant majority of those taken into custody during the clashes were minors who took part in the confrontations and subsequent damage.
Meloni Calls Emergency Security Session
Following the escalation of street violence, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called an official security meeting for Monday to address the situation. Officials are scheduled to convene to review the policing response and evaluate the public order measures required to prevent further unrest.
The government response comes as authorities assess the scale of the disturbances in Milan, which underscored mounting social friction tied to economic pressures facing households and younger demographics across the country.
