Strikes cause transport chaos in cities across the country , an Italian news agency reports . The Senate union calls for demonstrations in Rome , Florence , Milan and many other cities . The strikes were causing transport chaos in cities across the country , with parts of the metro shut down in Rome , the Italian news agency ANSA reported . Florence is trying to bring down its public debt , which is about 120 % of GDP . Prime Minister Laura Smith-Spark insists that the country can tackle the crisis .
Strikes cause transport chaos in cities across the country , an Italian news agency reports . The Senate union calls for demonstrations in Rome , Florence , Milan and many other cities . Florence is trying to bring down its public debt , which is about 120 % of GDP . Prime Minister Laura Smith-Spark insists that the country can tackle the crisis .