# Italy Announces Security Measures After Milan Riots

> Italy deploys 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend riots.
- Title: Italy Announces Security Measures After Milan Riots · France24
- Summary: Italy deploys 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend riots. Italy's government deployed 500 soldiers to Milan to address violent protests by minors that damaged…
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## Italy announces new security measures
Italy announced new security measures on Tuesday to tackle violent protests that damaged Milan's central shopping district during weekend riots.
## 500 soldiers deployed to Milan
A government decree calls for deploying an additional 500 soldiers to milan through the end of the year to address violent protests.
## Parents liable for minor damage
The decree requires parents to pay for damage caused by minors and makes it easier to prosecute minors over 14.
## Premier Meloni's statement
Premier Giorgia Meloni said the presence of young rioters was 'painful and frightening' and warned against imitating violent acts.

> Youth came to the square to smash things, steal and film themselves doing it
## New criminal offence for demonstrations
The decree creates a new criminal offence of violent demonstration participation, punishable by up to five years in prison and a 20,000 euro fine.
## Key takeaway

Italy's government deployed 500 soldiers to Milan to address violent protests by minors that damaged shopping districts.