Milan braces for protests; soldiers deployed, shops boarded after looting

Italian authorities have deployed additional soldiers to Milan and shops are boarding up ahead of expected protests, one week after looting and clashes with police. The situation indicates a heightened risk of civil unrest in a major EU financial hub, though the scale and trigger of the upcoming protests remain unclear. This follows an established pattern of post-riot mobilization, but the visible security buildup signals authorities expect a significant escalation.

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