Overview

• The Italian Parliament began debating the 'Security Decree,' with the government aiming for swift approval through a confidence vote.
• The decree introduces stricter penalties for crimes such as prison riots, pickpocketing, and violence against law enforcement, while targeting irregular immigration and mafia activities.
• Protests in Rome on May 26, 2025, led to clashes between demonstrators and police, with tensions escalating as protesters attempted to breach police barricades.
• Opposition parties and civil society groups have condemned the decree as 'liberticidal' and undemocratic, criticizing the expedited legislative process as a disregard for parliamentary debate.
• A larger demonstration against the decree is planned for May 31, 2025, as critics continue to challenge the legislation within and outside Parliament.