Thousands March in European Cities as Italy Deploys Extra Police

Thousands of young people marched in Italian cities Saturday, with police and soldiers deployed to prevent a repeat of last week's violent clashes and looting. Protests also occurred across Europe, from Madrid to Tirana. In Milan, Rome, and Turin, demonstrations were mostly peaceful, though brief clashes occurred in Rome and Turin. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni announced measures including 500 additional soldiers and tougher penalties for minors, who police say comprised many of last week's violent protesters. The protests span issues from education and corruption to anti-war movements, pensions, and housing. In Albania, riot police used water cannons as protesters set government buildings on fire, while retirees in Madrid and Lisbon marched over pensions and housing costs.