Militants from the environmental organization Last Generation entered the famous fountain and poured a charcoal-based liquid into the water, before they were removed by the police.
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The act of protest coincided with the trip of the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, to the Emilia-Romagna region, where she visited the areas affected by the floods, caused by 36 hours of rain, equivalent to six months of precipitation, according to estimates from the authorities. More than 36 people had to leave their homes and the costs caused by the disaster are estimated at hundreds of millions of euros.
One of the participants, Mattia, 19 years old and who did not want to disclose his surname, stated that he decided to take part in the protest “because the horrible tragedy experienced these days in Emilia-Romagna is a warning of the dark future that awaits humanity”.
Last Generation began its actions by organizing peaceful but eye-catching protests last year in Italy, ahead of the general election, calling on politicians of all stripes to make the fight against climate change a priority. The movement also held protests in other parts of Europe to draw attention to the global warming, throwing soup, pie, mashed potatoes and washable paint on monuments and works of art.
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(With AFP)
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