Meloni and Piantedosi visit Val di Susa after No Tav clashes; four foreign activists detained

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi visited the Susa Valley in Italy following recent clashes between activists and authorities at construction sites for the high-speed rail (TAV) project. The visit underscores the government's focus on maintaining order and pushing forward with the infrastructure development.

During the protests, which saw demonstrators, known as No Tav activists, target construction sites, four foreign nationals were detained. Their involvement and roles in the incidents are currently under investigation by judicial authorities. The detentions highlight the ongoing tension and opposition to the TAV project in the region.

The situation in Val di Susa has been marked by recurring protests against the TAV, which opponents argue has significant environmental and economic costs. The government, however, views the project as crucial for national connectivity and economic growth.