Thousands rally in Rome, Italy for rival pro- and anti-migration marches
Summary
Tens of thousands of people marched in Rome for and against migration policies. The protests followed a petition that will bring a far-right proposal on strict migration measures, including deportations based on ethnic background, to Italy’s parliament.Key Facts
- Several thousand people joined an anti-migration march in Rome’s Prati neighborhood.
- A larger pro-migration march happened in another part of the city, with tens of thousands attending.
- Police deployed thousands of officers to keep the groups apart.
- The far-right petition called "Remigration and Reconquest" gathered 50,000 signatures to start parliamentary debate.
- The proposal includes forced returns of foreigners, including some legal immigrants, based on lack of integration.
- Some anti-migration demonstrators used fascist salutes, referencing dictator Benito Mussolini.
- Critics say the proposal conflicts with the Italian constitution and international laws against discrimination.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government is cautious; some coalition parties support the petition while others do not, even as they expand legal migration to fill labor shortages.
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