SloveniaMass student and teacher protests have erupted across Italy against the education policies of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government. Demonstrations took place in major cities including Milan, Naples, Turin, Genoa, Bologna, and Rome, where students and teachers demanded more teachers, better school infrastructure, and improved learning conditions. Protesters also opposed a new education law introduced by the far-right government, which would limit the enrollment of foreign students with poor knowledge of Italian. In some areas, clashes occurred between protesters and police, with reports of smoke bombs, broken property, and water cannons being used. Students accused the government of misallocating funds, prioritizing military spending over education, and claiming that the country has been 'sold off' within five years. The protests were organized alongside a 24-hour strike called by the independent teachers' union SISA, demanding a 20% pay increase to match inflation and address uncertain employment conditions.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the protests as a direct opposition to the far-right government's education policies, highlighting accusations of mismanagement and favoring military spending over education. It emphasizes the demands of students and teachers for better resources and criticizes the government's 's
