Italy tightens police powers after weekend riots

thestar.com.my —

Italy will approve new security measures Tuesday targeting minors after weekend riots saw demonstrators clash with police, loot shops, and vandalize property across several cities. Under the crackdown, police can detain under-18s at stations for 12 hours without a crime if deemed dangerous, and deploy 500 extra army troops in Milan ahead of Saturday protests. Deputy PM Matteo Salvini cited TikTok threats of store raids. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has passed repeated security laws since 2022, with prison population up 17% in four years. Critics say measures ignore root causes, while unrest coincides with energy costs complicating budget plans before late 2027 elections.


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