The controversy surrounding the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy has sparked significant political backlash. Milan's mayor, Giuseppe Sala, strongly opposes ICE's involvement, labeling it a militia. Despite initial denials, Italian authorities later clarified that ICE's role would be limited to supporting the US delegation's security. Protests erupted from left-wing parties, and a petition in Germany is calling for a ban on ICE agents in the EU. Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized that ICE will not guarantee security for US officials, and all operations will remain under Italian authority. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)