Episode 86 : Weekend Special – What’s happening to our right to protest?

Italy saw some major mobilisations this week, all pushing back against government policies. One was a campaign to collect signatures calling for a referendum to cut in half the residency period required for foreign nationals to apply for citizenship in Italy. The other one came in the form of demonstrations across the country against a new bill that threatens to criminalise activism and penalise acts of solidarity. But this isn’t just happening in Italy—it’s part of a growing wave of government crackdowns on protesters, especially climate activists, across Europe.So, here’s what’s happening to our right to protest and what it means for Europe.

Europe, Day by Day is Europod’s first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network.

The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

The host and scriptwriter of this episode is Seden Anlar

This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.