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Meloni used the Atreju festival to project leadership and international visibility amid a busy political week in Rome.
The festival, started in 1998, evolved into a platform for debate associated with Brothers of Italy.
The event drew a mix of figures from far-right circles and mainstream politics, including European politicians.
Meloni’s appearance at Atreju was framed as a chance to flaunt power and rally support.
The festival included a ‘bullometro’ exhibit rating political opponents and criticisms.
Atreju is described as Meloni’s own Woodstock, a platform to present herself on the world stage.
Security and political tensions surrounded the event, including heckling of a government minister.
The Guardian noted the festival’s mixture of festive displays with political messaging.
Critics highlighted concerns about civil liberties and government policy during Civicus’ health rating context.

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A nationwide general strike called by Italy’s CGIL disrupted trains, schools, and public services across the country.
The protest targeted the 2026 budget bill, with unions demanding more money for healthcare, education, and housing.
Maurizio Landini, CGIL secretary-general, led a Florence rally criticizing the budget as unfair and dangerous.
Rail cancellations and regional train delays marked the transportation impact of the strike.
Public schools canceled classes nationwide as a result of the strike.
CGIL cited workers’ low wages as a core concern fueling the protests.
Italy’s government defended the budget as addressing citizens’ needs for lower taxes and family support.
The strike followed a separate labor action in Portugal, signaling broader European labor tensions.
The protests occurred as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s conservative government faced labor pressure.
Observers linked the weekday strike to a broader push for social and economic reforms in Italy.

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