Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made an unprecedented decision to remove police officers from the area adjacent to her office at Palazzo Chigi, opting to retain only her personal security detail.

This move has sparked controversy and confusion among police unions, with the Silp Cgil union confirming the order and expressing concern over the lack of trust implied by this action.

The decision has been met with criticism from political figures, including Debora Serracchiani of the Democratic Party, who suggested that Meloni views the police as spies.

The situation has led to a sense of demoralization among the officers, who feel a loss of trust in their longstanding service at this sensitive location.