Some 70,000 trade unionists and anti-globalists marched through the streets of Rome on Saturday (4 October) whilst EU heads of State and Government were meeting to discuss a new EU Constitution.
The protests were not only against the Constitution but also against the Berlusconi government's labour and pension reforms.
Late on Saturday the demonstrations erupted in violence and police used teargas to prevent demonstrators ...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.