# Meloni government approves aid for transport, farming and fishing amid trucker pressure

https://mins.news/en/item/111240

- euronews, 2026-10-22 14:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/meloni-government-approves-aid-for-transport-farming-and-fishing-sectors-amid-intense-pres

> On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni’s government approved an aid bill after truckers protested soaring living costs and high fuel prices. Their demonstrations halted many critical sectors and services, including food deliveries.

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