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title: "Security Measures Introduced in Italy Following Milan Unrest"
url: https://newscentral.site/security-measures-introduced-in-italy-following-milan-unrest/
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published: 2026-10-20T23:33:16.000Z
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# Security Measures Introduced in Italy Following Milan Unrest

Italy has introduced new security measures in response to the chaos that erupted in Milan over the weekend, leaving more than 100 police officers injured and numerous shops looted.

The government's decree aims to curb violent protests by deploying an additional 500 soldiers to Milan until the end of the year. This move is part of a broader effort to restore order and prevent further damage to property.

A key aspect of the new measures is making parents financially responsible for any damage caused by minors involved in the riots. The government has also made it easier to prosecute minors over 14, who were among those caught up in the violence.

Premier Giorgia Meloni addressed the situation in a video posted on social media, expressing concern about the involvement of young people in the rioting and looting.

The Italian government has announced a range of security measures in response to recent unrest in Milan, including the deployment of 500 soldiers to maintain order.

In addition to these military reinforcements, the decree introduces a new penal code for violent participation in demonstrations, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and fines of up to €20,000 ($22,500). The severity of penalties increases if offenders conceal their identities or cause harm to others.

The decree also shifts the financial burden of property damage from the state to protesters, with parents held accountable for any destruction caused by their minor children. This move aims to deter future disturbances and hold individuals responsible for their actions.

Under the new decree, anyone aged 14 and above is presumed capable of understanding the consequences of their actions, unless proven otherwise in court. This change streamlines the juvenile justice system and allows judges to make quicker decisions about sentencing minors.

Rioters in central Milan clashed with police on Saturday, leading to widespread looting and property damage. The situation escalated further on Sunday, with authorities reporting that over 100 police officers were injured during the two-day period.

The perpetrators of the violence included a large number of naturalised Italians born to foreign parents as well as foreign nationals. Approximately 50 individuals were arrested in connection with the unrest, with over 30 of them being minors. The scale of youth involvement is reflected in Milan police's estimate that around 2,000 youths participated in the riots on Saturday night.

The disturbances coincided with nationwide protests in neighbouring France against rising living costs and in support of high school students' grievances.

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Source: [France 24 English](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261020-italy-announces-new-security-measures-after-milan-riots-deploying-500-soldiers)  
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