Italy police clash with anti-govt. protesters

Italian police clashed Friday with demonstrators protesting against the government of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Pisa.

The demonstrators gathered in the historic city upon calls from labor unions and student organizations to protest Renzi’s policies.

At least two protesters sustained head injuries. Police arrested several people.

Renzi, who had come to Pisa to attend a celebratory event marking the 30th anniversary of the first Internet connection in Italy, is under harsh criticism by unions and student organizations for the dire unemployment situation in the country.

Upon becoming prime minister in February 2014, Renzi pledged to tackle the "long-overdue" labor market reform.

He said labor would be at the top of his agenda to improve the state of the Italian economy.

The Italian premier promised to eradicate Italy’s high rate of unemployment.

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