On 30 Oct, tens of thousands marched through Rome and other cities in a general strike organized by the USB union, with police deploying heavily after earlier unrest in Turin and Milan. Demonstrators, including students, farmers, truck drivers and taxi drivers, followed a route that began at Termini station, passed the Colosseum and the Economy Ministry, and was led by tractors and a taxi. The union estimates nationwide participation between 1 million and 1.5 million people, while independent counts put the total at over 200 000, with about 50 000 in Rome and Bologna each. Protesters called for increased school funding, housing support and a shift of defence spending toward social needs, citing rents of up to €1,200 per month for a single student room in Rome.
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AC Milan have extended the contract of US winger Christian Pulisic until 30 June 2031, the club announced on 30 Oct. Pulisic joined Milan from Chelsea in July 2023 and has scored 44 goals in 141 appearances for the club. He is 28 and previously played for Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea. The club praised his technical ability, character, consistency and work ethic in its statement.
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The economic impact of the recent unrest in France could reach about €1.1 billion, according to the think tank Fondation IFRAP. The government has halted planned cuts of 800 public‑high‑school jobs and will hire 500 new teachers, while offering €4 billion in loans for school renovations and €1 billion for university campuses. National debt is nearing 120 percent of GDP. Student leaders say protests will continue, and demonstrations have spread to other sectors and countries.