Italian Prime Minister Meloni unhappy with union action at Marcinelle memorial

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed her discontent over a protest by Belgian union members during the commemoration of the mining disaster in Marcinelle. This event took place on Saturday, and Meloni described it as a "shameful gesture."

According to a report, some union members stayed away from the podium during the speech by the President of the Italian Senate, Ignazio Benito La Russa, who is a member of Meloni's far-right party, Fratelli d'Italia.

Footage of the event shows that the union members turned their backs to the speaker, leading to controversy. The action is viewed as a protest against the presence of Italian far-right politicians.

Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot (MR) has also responded to the situation, expressing his regret over the union action. He reported this to VTM NIEUWS.

Furthermore, HLN reports that the Charleroi police earlier in the day confiscated banners and flyers from antifascist activists. These activists protested the arrival of the Italian politicians at the commemoration.

The commemoration of the mining disaster, which occurred in 1956, is a significant event in Belgian history, and this protest action has sparked various reactions from both Belgian and Italian representatives.