Italy’s right-wing government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has approved a sweeping “law and order” package to combat escalating far-left extremism. The decree, set for parliamentary approval, expands police powers to detain protesters for up to 12 hours, tightens weapon regulations, strengthens legal protections for officers, and accelerates evictions of illegally occupied sites.
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi defended the measures as essential to prevent a resurgence of groups like the Red Brigades, the Marxist terrorists who kidnapped and murdered Christian Democrat leader Aldo Moro in 1978. The urgency stems from recent violent incidents.
French right-wing activist Quentin Deranque was beaten to death in Lyon, with suspects linked to the banned Young Antifascist Guard, associated with La France Insoumise deputy Raphaël Arnault. Right-wing outlets allege Italian far-left involvement, citing an “International Appeal for Strengthened Antifascist Action” signed by Italians including MEP Ilaria Salis.
In November 2025, far-left protesters vandalized La Stampa’s Turin offices during a pro-Palestinian rally, leading to the eviction of the Askatasuna social center—a hub for such activism. January 2026 saw clashes disrupting Turin, further exposing the chaos.
This package reinforces Italy’s commitment to public safety and traditional values, shielding citizens from leftist anarchy that threatens societal order. It restores sanity against ideologically driven violence, prioritizing law-abiding communities over radical disruptions.