2021 Video Shared as Anti-Mario Draghi Protests in Italy
The Claim
A video depicts mass protests demanding Mario Draghi's resignation.
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Social media users recently shared a video clip purportedly from recent Italian protests calling for Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation due to the country's deteriorating economy and high cost of living.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar's investigation found the circulating claim misleading. The viral clip is not from recent protests in Italy calling for Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation. It is cropped from a video published on October 9, 2021, showing protests against the mandatory ‘Green Passport’ in Piazza del Popolo, Rome. During the demonstration, protesters chanted anti-Prime Minister Mario Draghi slogans.
Photo Description: Screenshot of the original clip.
Photo Description: Screenshot of the clip circulating.
‘Green Pass’
A 'Green Pass' is a digital or paper certificate proving that a person has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, tested negative, or recovered from the virus.
In August 2021, the Italian government announced a green passport would be required to access most of the country's interior to combat COVID-19 cases.
Protests Calling For Draghi’s Resignation?
Misbar could not find any recent news or videos documenting protests calling for the resignation of Italy's Prime Minister.
It is worth noting that former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi agreed to take over the Italian premiership in February 2021 in order to help the country recover from the effects of the pandemic.
