It’s not just France — Protesters are marching across Europe as part of the newly formed ‘Oct. 17 Movement’
Source: Fortune ·
Milan is among the many other European cities, from Tirana in Albania to Madrid in Spain, that are rocked by protests Saturday.
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Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation’s fashion and finance capital braced for fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan, and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the violent protesters. While protests in France have claimed most international attention, Milan is among the many other European cities, from Tirana in Albania to Madrid in Spain, that are rocked by protests Saturday. The protests encompass a broad range of issues from pensions and housing to anti-war movements, education and corruption. Army vehicles and boarded-up luxury stores in Milan The 500 soldiers deployed to Milan come in addition to hundreds already stationed there, and will support about 5,000 police and other law enforcement personnel. Authorities are conducting drone surveillance, checks at railway stations, rapid-response units…