# Why Italian protesters face growing fines and restrictions | Focus on Europe

https://mins.news/en/video/13389

- DW News, 2026-08-04 15:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApZ-B_W9Kas

> Italy’s right-wing government has continued expanding its security laws, bringing tougher penalties for protests, strikes and civil disobedience. Activists and unions say they are facing fines, restrictions and stepped-up surveillance. Critics caution that the measures are placing mounting pressure on freedom of assembly. The government maintains that the policies are needed to strike a balance between public security and civil liberties.