Protests in Italy and France amid inflation and price surge
Inflation and growing prices are increasing a degree of citizens’ discontent in many European countries, and – as reported by ONT – Italians and French came out to protest last weekend
Italians accused the country’s Prime Minister of worsening the well-being of ordinary citizens, also protesting against an aggressive foreign policy. Demonstrators stated that the increased military spending, some of which had been directed to support Ukraine, is fuelling the conflict and draining the Italian economy.
Along with this, mass protests were held in Paris against the policies of the current French President and the ongoing election campaign in general. The protesters urged Emmanuel Macron to leave the Elysee Palace, but their peaceful procession did not last for a long time: clashes with the police started. Demonstrators set fire to smoke bombs, and law enforcement officers used force and tear gas in turn.
