The Rome government intends to send 500 army personnel to Milan following looting and clashes between police and protesters that the city witnessed over the weekend, which prompted luxury brands to close their stores in northern Italy's largest city.
Various parts of Italy are witnessing widespread demonstrations involving middle school, high school, and university students, farmers, and truck drivers in protest against the high cost of living. The cabinet is likely to give the green light for the deployment of the army and grant military personnel temporary powers allowing them to support security forces in the city during Tuesday's meeting.
