04:24Italy: 'Cost of living has become unbearable' - Thousands of anti-government protesters march in Rome
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Rome on Saturday, calling for action on the cost of living crisis and a change in policy on Ukraine.
“The cost of living has become unbearable for many people," claimed one local, Kino. "People say that they don't want to pay for this crisis. It is not their fault if war has broken out. It is not their fault if they (energy companies) make too much profit on energy bills.”
Footage shows demonstrators marching with flags, banners and flares, as part of the 'Raise wages, lower guns' rally.
"The Government has once again allocated money for the war in Ukraine, instead of putting money into social spending, health, education and pensions," said union member, Pierpaolo. "We ask that it is necessary to end the war. It is necessary to stop financing Ukraine and it is necessary to end the sanctions against Russia.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet adopted a resolution on Thursday on supplying Ukraine with weapons in 2023, without the need for parliamentary approval for each shipment.
Her government has also unveiled a draft budget for next year, with 21 billion euros spent on support for households and businesses suffering from sky-high utility bills.
04:24Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Rome on Saturday, calling for action on the cost of living crisis and a change in policy on Ukraine.
“The cost of living has become unbearable for many people," claimed one local, Kino. "People say that they don't want to pay for this crisis. It is not their fault if war has broken out. It is not their fault if they (energy companies) make too much profit on energy bills.”
Footage shows demonstrators marching with flags, banners and flares, as part of the 'Raise wages, lower guns' rally.
"The Government has once again allocated money for the war in Ukraine, instead of putting money into social spending, health, education and pensions," said union member, Pierpaolo. "We ask that it is necessary to end the war. It is necessary to stop financing Ukraine and it is necessary to end the sanctions against Russia.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet adopted a resolution on Thursday on supplying Ukraine with weapons in 2023, without the need for parliamentary approval for each shipment.
Her government has also unveiled a draft budget for next year, with 21 billion euros spent on support for households and businesses suffering from sky-high utility bills.