Protests in Italy focus on living costs and public spending

Demonstrators in Rome joined a USB-led general strike over rising living costs, housing and schools, and increased defence spending. (76b23f23-b30e-4023-adc7-815c538271d7)

• Demonstrators marched in Rome during a USB-led general strike, with workers, students, farmers, firefighters and others taking part.· 1 source
• Participants raised concerns about living costs, fuel prices, housing and investment in schools.· 1 source
• Protesters also opposed increased defence spending and called for public resources to go toward social needs.· 1 source