Italy Unblocks €1 Billion for Truckers, Roadblocks Now Face Prison

Italian authorities have unblocked over €1 billion in funds and introduced new security measures, including potential prison sentences for roadblocks, following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and truck drivers in Milan. The security decree, announced on Tuesday, criminalizes roadblocks that impede traffic, with offenders facing up to three years in prison. The €1 billion in released funds is intended to support the transport sector and address ongoing supply chain disruptions. The measures come amid widespread protests by truckers and farmers over fuel costs and regulatory burdens, which have caused significant disruptions across Italy's major transport routes in recent weeks.