Italy's Leader Speaks Out Against Violence After Youth Activists Attacked

Italy's current leader, Giorgia Meloni, recently spoke up against political violence. This happened after some young members of her party were hurt while putting up posters. The posters were to remember three young people killed in 1978. These three were part of a far-right group. Two were allegedly killed by left-wing activists, and the third was shot by a police officer during a riot. Meloni called the 1978 events a sad part of Italy's history. She said that political violence is never okay. It does not matter who does it or why. She also said that Italy should choose respect and talking things out over violence.The four young activists who were attacked were part of Meloni's party's youth group. They were not badly hurt, but their car's windshield was broken. This attack happened on the same day as the anniversary of the 1978 killings. The place where the killings happened, Via Acca Larentia, is known for far-right gatherings. People there often make a certain hand gesture and shout "present. " Meloni's party has roots in a far-right party from the past. But she has said that her party is not like that. She has even said that anyone in her party who likes the old fascist ways should leave.