Riots started in Rome and Moscow recently, in a rash of European cities wracked by violence. In Rome, PM of Italy Berlusconi narrowly made it through a vote of no confidence in parliament. Frustrated Romans began protesting, which started into rioting. In Moscow, ethnic minorities living in the city were targeted by rioting soccer followers and ultra-nationalist racist groups.
Rome violence when office hard for Berlusconi to keep
The federal government and citizens of Italy are starting to withdraw support from Prime MinisterSilvio Berlusconi after austerity actions were passed just like many other countries have done. Berlusconi has come under increasing fire from different directions, and also the Italian parliament held a "no confidence" vote, which missed passing by only three votes, as outlined by The Guardian. Many started to hear the news that Berlusconi was still in control. This began Rome riots. There were 90 people hurt, 50 of whom were police officers. Throughout the riots, 41 people were arrested. These were expected to be revolutionary socialists and trade union.
Soccer fans in Moscow upset
The Christian Science Monitor reports that there was a recent soccer match where soccer fans and ultra-nationalists were violent against racial minorities which started rioting in Moscow. It has been noticed by Moscow residents that soccer fans and racist groups have been collaborating. This is not something approved by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dimitry Medvedev. There were numerous arrests made. The racists and rioters are being called a "virus" by Prime Minister Putin. Further outbreaks will not be tolerated with consequences set by Putin and Medvedev. Equally troubling is the fact that Russia is due to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
European violence all over the place
All over Europe there have been violent protests. Because of the us government austerity measures and cuts to the welfare programs, there have been riots in Italy, Britain, France and Greece. It may be a when before everyone is willing to calm down and let tensions simmer.
Articles cited
The Guardian
guardian.co.uk/world/2010/dec/14/riots-rome-silvio-berlusconi-confidence-votes?INTCMP=SRCH
Christian Science Monitor
csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2010/1216/Russia-s-Putin-warns-of-police-crackdowns-on-agitators-in-annual-telethon
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