Far-right European leaders gathered at a rally hosted by Italy’s far-right League party in Pontida, with Italy’s Matteo Salvini and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán in attendance. Salvini is facing a legal case over his anti-immigration stance, with prosecutors seeking a six-year prison sentence. At the rally, Salvini called for immigrants who commit crimes to lose their citizenship and defended his anti-migrant stance. Orbán praised Salvini for closing borders and defending Europe, threatening to bring migrants to Brussels if the EU did not act.
Other far-right leaders, such as Geert Wilders and Jordan Bardella, also defended Salvini, describing him as being unfairly persecuted for protecting borders. Wilders called Salvini a hero and vowed support, while Bardella criticized left-wing NGOs for supporting migrants. Portuguese MP Andrè Ventura echoed the sentiment, calling for more leaders like Salvini to protect their countries.
The rally called for a stronger stance against illegal immigration and criticized the left for supporting extremists. Orbán suggested occupying Brussels and taking power back from bureaucrats, while Wilders declared support for Salvini and promised loyalty.
The presence of far-right leaders from across Europe at the rally highlights growing solidarity among nationalist movements in the face of increasing immigration and perceived threats to national sovereignty. The rally showcased support for Salvini and his tough stance on immigration, despite facing legal challenges for his policies.
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