Meloni decrees preventive detention for minors to curb violent protests

The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has enacted stricter security measures to combat rising violent protests, including preventive detention for minors. Following significant unrest in Milan, where 200 police officers were injured, 500 military personnel will be deployed to patrol the city. Meloni condemned the violence and attributed much of the unrest to foreign nationals among the arrested. The situation reflects broader social tensions across Italy, with protests against inflation and high fuel prices occurring in various regions. These punitive measures build on a controversial security decree from earlier this year that expanded police powers.