Center · Watch · October 21, 2026
Oct 20 · Italy sends 500 soldiers into Milan after weekend riots
FRANCE 24: Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes • FRANCE 24 English
Grade A (100/100). Troops plus new penalties
Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.
Correspondent lays out Meloni's measures; her views are attributed ([1:58] “making it very clear”).
Agrees: 500 soldiers to Milan
Splits: Only clip with the new penalties and youth-detention powers
- Met. Rule: do nothing I cannot defend (measures attributed to the government)
Same story: NPR, Washington Examiner