Italy tightens anti-riot laws after Milan unrest

The Italian government adopted stricter anti-riot measures on Tuesday, creating a new offense, increasing penalties for rioters, and holding parents financially responsible for minors involved in looting and vandalism. The decree, effective immediately, targets groups of at least five people endangering public safety, with penalties up to five years in prison and fines of 20,000 euros. Minors aged 14-17 can be detained without charges if deemed dangerous, expanding police powers previously limited to adults. The measures follow weekend unrest in northern cities like Milan, where young bands looted stores and clashed with police. The government will deploy 500 soldiers to Milan through year-end, while separate trucker protests in the south over fuel costs disrupt supply chains.