Far-right European leaders attended a rally in Italy’s northern heartland organized by the far-right League party on Sunday. Matteo Salvini, leader of The League and Italy’s deputy prime minister, was joined by Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders. The event also saw Marlene Svazek of Austria’s FPO Freedom Party in attendance.
Salvini, who is facing legal troubles over his anti-immigration stance, called for revoking the citizenship of immigrants who commit crimes. Orbán praised Salvini for defending European borders and criticized the legal proceedings against him. Wilders and other European far-right leaders expressed their support for Salvini, describing him as a hero for protecting Italy.
The rally highlighted the growing influence of far-right parties in Europe and their united stance against immigration and what they perceive as the excessive influence of the European Union. Orbán even threatened to send illegal immigrants to Brussels if the EU did not change its policies.
The event also featured messages of support from other European far-right leaders, including France’s National Rally and Portugal’s Chega party, who defended Salvini as being unfairly persecuted for his beliefs.
Overall, the rally in Pontida showcased the solidarity among far-right leaders in Europe and their shared goals of nationalism, anti-immigration, and opposition to the EU’s policies. The event also highlighted the growing popularity of such parties among certain segments of the European population.
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