Italy: Thousands Protest Austerity Measures

By Larry Habegger and Andrew Davis | Permalink | No Comments | September 13th, 2011 | Trackback

Tens of thousands of Italians took to the streets Sept. 6 to protest the government’s latest round of austerity measures. The strike resulted in the cancelation of flights, trains and buses and the closure of government offices. The Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL)—Italy’s largest union—called for the general strike and is demanding stronger action against tax evaders and for greater job protection. Recently, German Chancellor Angela Merkel compared the economic situation in Italy to that of Greece, which could be a foreboding indication of more austerity and ultimately more civil unrest. Travelers should remain up-to-date with the Italian security situation and stay clear of all demonstrations as they can spontaneously turn violent.

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