Milan, Italy – Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Italy to demonstrate against Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government and the rising cost of living, a week after clashes with police and looting during demonstrations in Milan.

Protests were called in eight Italian cities on Saturday, including the fashion and finance capital, Milan, where the government deployed hundreds of soldiers.

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As soldiers spread out and luxury boutiques were boarded up, two demonstrations marched through the streets of the northern city.

Around 50 people gathered spontaneously in Cordusio Square, heading towards the central Castle square and chanting, “We are…