Politics & Government

Establishment of the Carabinieri in Italy

In 1814, the Carabinieri was founded as Italy's national gendarmerie, aimed at maintaining public order and enforcing the law in both urban and rural areas. The establishment came during a time of political and territorial change in Italy following the Napoleonic Wars. Originally organized as a military corps, the Carabinieri was intended to provide not only policing capabilities but also integral support in the defense of the nation's sovereignty. This new force would become an essential part of Italy's law enforcement framework.

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