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The Italian government proposed stiffer penalties on Tuesday (11 April) for those who damage monuments or heritage sites. This was in response to protesters who targeted artwork and other landmarks calling for stronger climate action.

"Those who commit these acts must also assume financial responsibility," Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said following a cabinet meeting. He proposed fines up to €60,000.

Both houses of parliament must approve the bill.

Climate protesters have blocked traffic in recent months and thrown paint or other defaced monuments, buildings famous and paintings in galleries.

They also targeted the "Barcaccia", the famous fountain that sits in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, as well as the Italian Senate and Milan's La Scala Opera house. They also sprayed orange paint on Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

They blocked a bridge connecting Venice and the mainland in December.

Sangiuliano, Culture Minister, stated that cleaning the Senate would cost approximately 40,000 Euros.

"Attacks against monuments and artistic places cause economic damage to communities. He said that cleaning up the mess requires highly skilled personnel and expensive machinery.

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