Protest against Covid Green Pass: Violence in Italy

Protesters unleashed widespread violence against the decision to make the Covid Greenpass mandatory in the country. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets, including in Rome and Milan. Several policemen and protesters were injured.

Police used tear gas and water cannon as violence in the heart of Rome escalated. Juliano Castelino, leader of the neo-fascist Forza Nouveau group, led a protest rally in the Piazza del Popolo. Angry protesters stormed the headquarters of CGIL, the country’s largest trade union.

The protest was in protest of the government’s decision to make green pass certificates mandatory for Italian workers, including locals, from October 15. Officials have warned that those who fail to produce a green pass at work in the public-private sector from the 15th will face unpaid suspension.

Health Minister Roberto said the violence was unacceptable and would not back down from the decision. Foreign Minister Luigi de Mayo accused the protesters of being “not criminals” but protesters.

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