Tens of thousands of people, most of them students and workers, took to the streets on Friday, October 30 in various cities in Italy to protest the increase in the cost of living and demanded an increase in wages and the improvement of social services. Also, in these intercepts, they announced their opposition to increasing the military expenditures of this country.
The independent trade union "Union Sindakale de Baze" issued a call for a 24-hour general strike and demonstrations were to take place in more than 40 cities.
In Rome, demonstrators marched with flags and banners under the supervision of anti-riot forces. In Naples, protesters placed a banner with the slogan that "nothing changes politely" on the fountains in Garibaldi square.
The protesters are setting up tents in Rome and plan to stay there until the end of the week.
A wave of interceptions was created in various European countries, including France, Spain, Belgium and Albania, fueled by factors such as the increase in the cost of living.