Thousands protest in Milan against living costs and Meloni's police deployment

Thousands of young people protested in Milan on Saturday against rising living costs and the police deployment, criticizing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government policies. Protesters chanted slogans against Meloni and denounced high rents and inadequate conditions in Italy's economic capital. A 23-year-old student criticized the government for spending on arms rather than education and described Milan as "totally militarized." The demonstration follows violent riots last week with store lootings. Authorities deployed 1,400 security personnel, including 500 Folgore brigade soldiers, with the march moving from Lanza near Sforzesco Castle toward the outskirts.