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Italy to deploy 500 troops to Milan after days of protests and looting

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Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployed Why are people protesting across Europe? Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and vowed a “firm response from the state” after protests against the cost of living descended into clashes

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Both outlets frame the story around Italy sending 500 troops to Milan in response to protests and looting. The Guardian US foregrounds the government’s “firm response” and links the unrest to protests over poor public services and living costs, while The Independent emphasizes the city’s luxury shopping district bracing for renewed violence. The Independent is alone in mentioning stores on Via Montenapoleone clearing their windows and closing early.

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