Italy Deploys 500 Troops to Milan, Tightens Security Laws After Violent Clashes

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday also approved a series of security measures, including making the detention of minors easier and introducing the crime of "violent participation in a demonstration". FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome. The move comes as protests over fuel prices escalate, disrupting key industries and supply chains. The government's response aims to restore order and prevent further unrest, but critics worry about the implications for civil liberties. Seema Gupta provides an in-depth analysis of the situation on the ground, the political fallout, and what these new measures mean for Italy's future.