Politicians from both left and right have backed the idea of opening up a red light district, despite prostitution being illegal in Italy. Renewed debate over a possible red light district in Milan was sparked by such plans being unveiled in Rome last week.
Other politicians have considered legalizing prostitution a way of boosting tax revenues in Italy. It is, however, only in the wake of the Rome decision that such broad support of a red light district in Milan has been voiced.
But Mazzali stopped short of saying precisely where a red light district should be opened up, prompting criticism from fellow politician Riccardo De Corato. Should Milan open a red light district? Join the debate on our Facebook page. Italy's news in English Search. Editions Austria Denmark France. Germany Italy Norway. Spain Sweden Switzerland. News categories Milan Naples Turin Moreβ¦.
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Share this article. Prostitutes in Rome's Eur neighbourhood, where a red light district will open in April. The Local. A number of Milan politicians have come out in support of opening a red light district in Italy's financial capital, just days after plans for a prostitution zone were unveiled in Rome.
