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Milan's
mayor explained why the ban was
. He said: "The goal is to seek a
between socialising and entertainment, and the peace and tranquillity of
." However, there are also many people who oppose the ban. A spokesperson for an Italian
association said the ban on post-midnight food and drink would not stop the
. He said: "A rule banning people from drinking a bottle of water or eating an ice cream or pizza while taking a stroll…won't solve a
, as people will still stay outside." He asked: "Do you think a 25-year-old is going to go home at the
of midnight simply because they can't get a
?" He added: "What about
who want to eat ice cream?"