Thousands of students protest against Meloni government across Italy

Thousands of students demonstrated in cities across Italy on Friday against the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, protesting education reforms and defence spending, according to ANP, citing news agency ANSA. [1]

Organisers said 20,000 school students joined a march in Rome to the Education Ministry, chanting: “Money for schools, not for war” and “More classrooms, no more bombs.” Some demonstrators set off fireworks when they reached the building. [1]

There were also protests in other cities. In Turin, demonstrators threw eggs at police outside the regional education office. In Pisa, dozens of students occupied the steps of an educational institution, delaying the start of the academic year. In Venice, some protesters threw balloons filled with red paint at a government building. [1]

The demonstrations followed weeks of education protests in countries including France, ANP reported. [1]