Greta Thunberg attacks Meloni's 'fascist government' at Rome protest

ROME: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg sharply criticised Italy’s “fascist” government during a national demonstration in Rome on Saturday (November 29).

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Greta Thunberg criticises Italy's 2026 "war budget," saying it favors defense spending over health, education, and welfare.
PM Giorgia Meloni and ministers were reported to the ICC for alleged complicity in genocide linked to Israel's Gaza offensive.
Italy calls Israel's actions "disproportionate" but keeps diplomatic and trade ties and does not recognise Palestine.

Thunberg was talking at a national demonstration organised by the hardline USB union against what it called the government's "war budget," saying the 2026 financial bill favours military spending over much-needed investment in health, education and welfare.

Meloni and two of her ministers were reported in October to the International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide in connection with Israel's offensive in Gaza.

Her right-wing government, generally a staunch supporter of Israel, has distanced itself from what it called a "disproportionate" offensive in Gaza, but has not severed any commercial or diplomatic links, or recognised the state of Palestine.