Italy Deploys 500 Soldiers to Milan After Riots; October 17 Movement Plans Protests

Italy's government will deploy 500 soldiers to Milan following weekend riots, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet convening an emergency meeting to approve the security reinforcement. The unrest caused over €1 million in damage to Milan businesses, with several arrests made, mostly minors, and police officers injured. The government is considering legislative measures to strengthen riot prevention and response, potentially passing a decree as early as Tuesday. A group called the "October 17 Movement" is organizing Saturday protests in eight Italian cities via social media, with about 250 Telegram members. The movement provides guidance on protecting demonstrators' identities and promotes civil resistance, though no confirmed links to the looting have been established.