Italy tightens security as students and unions march nationwide

Tens of thousands marched in dozens of cities, including Rome, Milan and Naples. A few skirmishes with riot police broke out in Turin.

What protesters demand

• Action on soaring living costs
• More investment in education
• An end to the Middle East wars
• No weapons shipped through ports

Protesters want action on living costs, more investment in education, an end to the Middle East wars and no weapons shipped through ports.

Draft 2027 budget

2,500 euros a year for workers under 30

The government agreed a 175 million euro aid package for truck drivers, farmers and fishermen hit by fuel prices. The draft 2027 budget adds a 2,500 euro annual bonus for workers under 30.