Italians in new protest over education cuts

Italian teachers and students have once again hit the streets of Rome, just 10 days after protests about the latest cuts to the education budget turned violent.  See VIDEO

Despite spending less than almost all wealthy countries on education – according to the most recent OECD figures – the Italian government has repeatedly cut spending in the sector in recent years.

‘‘We are protesting against the cuts to the education budget that were carried out by both the Berlusconi and Monti governments,” said one demonstrator.