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National Strike Erupts Over Italy's Controversial Budget Cuts

12/12/2025

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On December 12, 2025, Italy's largest trade union CGIL organized a national strike against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2026 budget.
Maurizio Landini, CGIL leader, criticized the budget for underfunding healthcare and education and for low wages.
The government defended the budget, saying it lowers taxes for middle earners and strengthens public finances.
This protest follows a series of national strikes against the government's economic policies and support for Israel.

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On December 12, 2025, Italy's largest trade union CGIL organized a national strike against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2026 budget.
Maurizio Landini, CGIL leader, criticized the budget for underfunding healthcare and education and for low wages.
The government defended the budget, saying it lowers taxes for middle earners and strengthens public finances.
This protest follows a series of national strikes against the government's economic policies and support for Israel.