What are Italy’s new measures against violent protests?

“The Italian government has introduced a new offence of ‘violent participation in public demonstrations’ and deployed 500 troops to Milan to curb youth‑led protests over rising living costs. The decree imposes up to five years’ imprisonment and €20,000 fines for violent acts, holds parents liable for minors’ vandalism, and extends administrative detention to 14‑18‑year‑olds deemed dangerous. It also increases prison terms to 12 years for those using social media to organize violent demonstrations. The measures reflect a hard‑line stance on public disorder amid a wave of cost‑of‑living protests across Europe. Why It Matters: These policies signal a shift toward stricter crowd‑control tactics that could influence U.S. law‑enforcement agencies’ approach to large‑scale demonstrations, prompting a review of civil‑rights safeguards and the balance between public safety and free expression in the U.S.”