Thousands of people took part in rival demonstrations in Rome on Saturday (12 Jun) as debate intensified over migration policy in Italy. The protests followed the success of a citizens’ initiative known as “Remigration and Reconquest”, which collected the 50,000 signatures required to trigger discussion in the Italian Parliament.
The proposal advocates stricter measures on migration, including returns of foreign nationals and incentives for migrants to leave Italy. Critics argue the measures could affect legal residents and raise constitutional concerns.
Key developments:
- Anti-migration demonstrators marched through Rome, with some participants displaying fascist-era symbols and slogans.
- Tens of thousands joined a separate pro-migration rally attended by left-wing groups and trade unions.
- Thousands of police officers were deployed, and no violence was reported.
The issue presents a political challenge for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition, which continues to balance tougher migration controls with plans to expand legal migration to address labour shortages. The demonstrations came as the European Union Migration and Asylum Pact entered into force across the bloc.
ℹ️ AP News
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