Milan unrest over living costs fuels debate on Italy’s “lost generation”

Ekonominin Sesi - International (English) · Oct 23, 2026 · 1m

Protests over soaring living costs and unaffordable housing in Milan were peaceful at first last weekend, but clashes and vandalism followed. Journalist Martina Miccichè said she was struck by a flying object while filming police beating and dragging a teenager near the city’s cathedral. She said the protest remained calm until police blocked access to a nearby street, then pushed the crowd back. As clashes continued, police used tear gas. Later, masked youths on the fringes vandalized and looted shops in the fashion district. Over two days, police detained more than 271 young people; 32 were…