Cagliari students rally for school funding over military spending

Around 600 students marched in Cagliari, Italy, on Thursday to demand increased school funding and reduced military spending, culminating in a protest outside the Regional Council. The demonstrators cited deteriorating school buildings and poor hygiene conditions as urgent issues. Students from multiple high schools participated, carrying signs with slogans like "More money for schools, less for war." They also protested against proposed reforms, including a cap on foreign students and changes to technical institutes, while noting teacher shortages and crumbling infrastructure. The protest coincided with the national "No Meloni Day" and student leaders announced plans to join a general strike on October 30. Some schools warned families that the collective absence would be considered an infraction affecting students' conduct grades.