Clashes in Milan: Meloni says the opposition must not be ambiguous; Sala says the reasons are understandable, but the violence is unjustifiable
Tajani on X: “Violence and vandalism are totally unacceptable and must be condemned, whether in Milan, Bologna, Turin or any other city currently being disrupted by groups of troublemakers.”
“I have great respect for the thousands of people who demonstrated peacefully today, including those who took part in the rally organised by the CGIL, which was also attended by leaders of the left. Whatever the ideas people are demonstrating for, participation is the foundation of any healthy democracy. On the other hand, however, we cannot ignore what has happened in other Italian towns and cities.” The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, wrote this on Facebook, sharing images of today’s street clashes.
“In Milan, as these images show, stones were thrown at the police, officers were injured, and there was damage and violence,” added the Prime Minister, “which forced the march to be halted. In Turin, people were arrested in possession of cobblestones and glass-breaking hammers. In Bologna, the unrest led to the precautionary closure of the railway station. Hooligans are exploiting the demonstrations to sow chaos, attack those responsible for public safety and hold entire cities hostage. Demonstrating is a right. Letting our cities go up in flames is not.”
“I reiterate my call to the opposition: do not be ambiguous on this matter. Condemn this violence unequivocally and issue a clear appeal for all demonstrations to be peaceful. In the face of such scenes, the rejection must be unanimous. Any hesitation becomes a justification. Silence is not acceptable.
Tajani: the opposition must not fan the flames
“The right and freedom to demonstrate are sacrosanct, but no less so is the right of all citizens to safety and that of the police not to be attacked. Violence and vandalism are totally unacceptable and must be condemned, in Milan as well as in Bologna, Turin and the other cities currently being disrupted by groups of troublemakers.” These are the words of Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani on X.
“It is equally unacceptable that part of the opposition is fanning the flames of violent street protests in an attempt to make up for its own lack of ideas and proposals. I express my full solidarity with the police.”
