Italy's Meloni approves tougher measures to crack down on protests after Milan riots

On Tuesday, the Italian government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni approved tougher security measures designed to crack down on public protests. The announcement follows violent riots in Milan over the weekend, during which rioters—many of whom were minors—caused damage to the city's central shopping district by looting stores and setting fire to property.

The newly approved measures are aimed specifically at addressing and preventing similar outbreaks of destructive behavior during demonstrations. The weekend unrest in Milan highlighted issues involving youth participation in public disorder, prompting a swift legislative and security response from the administration.