Milan faces second day of violent protests as Meloni calls emergency meeting

Milan experienced a second consecutive day of violent protests on Sunday, marked by vandalism, looting, and attacks, prompting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to convene an emergency meeting. Police sources reported Monday that 14 security officers were injured in clashes, and 271 people were taken to police headquarters, including 220 minors and 60 foreigners, according to Italian agency Ansa. The protests, driven by rising living costs, began Saturday and echoed recent unrest in France. Meloni condemned the violence on X, blaming criminals and organized groups for exploiting demonstrations. Authorities are investigating far-left organizations, as in France, with a group calling itself Movimento 17 de Outubro vowing weekly Saturday protests until the government falls, while denying violent intent.