Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to the ugly scenes in Milan and Turin, as protests throughout Europe reach Italy. In two separate posts on X, Meloni thanked the peaceful protesters, slammed the rioters as “thugs”, and praised law enforcement for trying to control the situation. Rioters were seen looting and destroying property in Milan and Turin before clashes with police erupted, resulting in several arrests. The scenes in Italy follow chaotic riots that have swept through France, Belgium and Albania.