Milan's Teen Rioters: Anger and Alienation in the Suburbs

Youth riots in Milan have revealed deep anger and alienation among teenagers from the city's poor suburbs and hinterland, who say violence is their only way to be heard. The unrest left a trail of destruction in the city center. Those detained, aged around 18, cite low wages, lack of opportunity, and social exclusion as motives. They organized via social media like TikTok and Instagram, with no clear leader or ideology, and express defiance about returning to the streets. Sociologists warn the protests stem from profound generational suffering, with money seen as a "great healer." While some youth remain apathetic, others in the suburbs are working with educators to build real relationships and ambitions.