Bologna’s Mayor Matteo Lepore addressed recent clashes between police and protesters linked to neofascist groups ahead of a government visit. He criticized the decision to allow a far-right demonstration in a city still grappling with the aftermath of the August 1980 terror attack. Lepore expressed concerns over public safety amid escalating tensions and called for governmental support for infrastructure and recovery funds. As political leaders prepare for elections, he urged the Prime Minister to prioritize aid for the flood-affected metropolitan area rather than focusing on the protests.