Travel Risk Assessment
How Will the Rome Jubilee 2025 Impact Security in Italy?
Rome is preparing for an unprecedented influx of 35 million pilgrims for the Jubilee 2025, a major religious event that will transform the city’s daily life. While the Holy Year is a time of faith and spiritual renewal, it also introduces significant security concerns.
With millions of visitors crowding into Rome’s historic streets, the city will face increased risks related to crime, civil unrest, and terrorism. Authorities have allocated €1.6 billion to infrastructure and security measures, but challenges remain.
What Security Risks Will Visitors Face in Rome During the Jubilee?
With such a massive surge in visitors, Rome’s already strained infrastructure will be under immense pressure. The risk of crime will escalate, protests could disrupt movement across the city, and the event’s high-profile nature may make it a target for extremist groups. While Italian authorities have ramped up security, rapid response forces, and surveillance, the sheer scale of the event means that opportunistic criminals and protest movements will inevitably take advantage of the situation.
Will Anti-Tourism Protests Disrupt the Rome Jubilee?
Anti-tourism sentiment has been growing across Europe, with protests in Spain turning violent in 2023. Rome is experiencing similar tensions, with rising housing costs and an influx of short-term rentals pushing local residents out of the city centre. The Jubilee is expected to amplify these frustrations, with protest movements likely targeting tourist-heavy areas to draw attention to economic and social grievances.
Is There a Terrorism Threat at the Jubilee?
The global significance of the Jubilee makes it a potential target for extremist attacks, particularly from Islamist groups and radicalised lone actors. The Islamic State (IS) has repeatedly named Rome as a symbolic target, and while Italy has avoided large-scale attacks in recent years, the risk remains.
Papal basilicas, Vatican events, and Rome’s major landmarks are among the sites at greatest risk. In addition to Islamist terrorism, far-right and far-left extremists may seek to exploit the event, using the Jubilee’s global attention as a platform for ideological attacks. Italian authorities have increased counterterrorism efforts, but visitors should remain aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions.
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