security decree

Protests are under way in Milan, drawing attention to a government proposal for a security decree targeting violent demonstrators. The plan, reported by Sky TG24, would put more military personnel on the streets and introduce tougher measures against people who commit violence during demonstrations. The combination of street protests and the proposed crackdown is fueling public debate.

Italy is debating a new security decree that would allow the use of soldiers for public order duties in cities. Commentators, including Il Post, note that using the military for internal policing is an anomaly in Italy's constitutional framework, raising concerns about blurring the line between defence and domestic law enforcement.