“It was clear that the decision by the mayor of Bologna would have provided an excellent pretext for the usual suspects from the social centres and the protest movement to run the city ragged,” says the Prime Minister. On the Roggero case: “There is a question of proportionality regarding the penalties imposed.” Preferences? “I haven’t changed my mind.”

Dozens injured, tear gas and cars ablaze. Last night, street clashes broke out following the demonstration in Piazza Nettuno over the death of a 42-year-old man of Moroccan origin who died whilst in police custody