Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing calls to ban neo-fascist groups after hundreds of men were seen giving fascist salutes during a rally in Rome. The men, dressed in black, extended their right arms and shouted slogans typical of the Italian far-right. The rally was held to commemorate the 1978 killings of three teenage activists from the far-right Italian Social Movement (MSI) by suspected far-left militants. The event has sparked condemnation across the political spectrum, with politicians calling for the disbandment of neo-fascist groups and condemning any celebration of dictatorship. However, there is currently no law in Italy that specifically prohibits the use of fascist gestures or imagery, although laws against apology for fascism exist but are rarely enforced. The controversy surrounding this rally highlights the need for stricter legislation and enforcement to prevent the resurgence of far-right extremism in Italy.
Italian Prime Minister urged to ban neo-fascist groups after fascist salute images spark political uproar
