Maurizio Landini, leader of the Italian union CGIL, has called on the government to reconvene discussions on the national budget.

Following a massive protest involving 500,000 people, Landini emphasized the need to increase healthcare spending and reform the tax system to fund these investments.

He criticized the government's focus on military spending and tax evasion while neglecting social inequalities.

Landini also defended the peaceful nature of the protests against accusations of inciting unrest.

He urged the government to listen to the voices of workers and warned of continued actions if their demands are not met.