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Bologna youth announce new protest march against high living costs for Nov 7

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Nov 7, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 7. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters are demonstrating against high living costs, low wages, expensive fuel, high taxes, failing schools, and a neglected healthcare system.
What they want
Participants want to demand relief from the rising cost of living, higher wages, lower taxes, and better public services including schools and healthcare.
What changed
Nov 3: The 'Bologna in piazza' group announced a new protest march scheduled for November 7 at Piazza del Nettuno, following previous unrest on October 17.
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What protesters want

  • Lower cost of living
  • Cheaper fuel prices
  • Higher wages
  • Lower taxes
  • Improved schools and healthcare

Organised by: Bologna in piazza

What authorities say

Organizers notified the Bologna Police Headquarters (Questura) about the planned march and itinerary. Authorities are reviewing the proposed route, which may be modified due to security concerns following previous clashes.13

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
1,500
up to 1,500 people according to organizers3

The full story

Following previous demonstrations and clashes in Bologna's historic center, the grassroots group 'Bologna in piazza' announced a new protest march scheduled for November 7, 2026. Organizers shared a call to action on Instagram, inviting citizens to gather at Piazza del Nettuno at 14:00 to protest against the rising cost of living, high fuel prices, low wages, high taxes, failing schools, and a denied healthcare system. Organizers have given advance notice of the march to the Bologna Police Headquarters (Questura) and estimated a turnout of up to 1,500 participants. Authorities are reviewing the proposed route through the historic center, including potential passages along Via Indipendenza, following safety concerns and clashes during an earlier demonstration on October 17.

Timeline

  1. The 'Bologna in piazza' group announced a new protest march scheduled for November 7 against the rising cost of living.123

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