Vannacci blames left for Genoa lockdown, defends 'remigration' policy

Roberto Vannacci, leader of Futuro Nazionale, held a rally in Genoa, drawing about a thousand supporters to a city heavily secured to prevent potential clashes. Despite fears of confrontation, the event proceeded without significant incidents. A counter-demonstration by trade unions and anti-fascist groups was contained by a substantial police presence.

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I am ashamed to live in a country where to hold a rally we have to empty the barracks of half the region, don't tell us it's Vannacci's fault, it's the fault of the threats that arrived from the left.

Vannacci criticized the extensive security, attributing the need for a large police deployment to threats from the left. He stated that his party was forced to move its rally location due to these threats, asserting that Genoa was "locked down" not because of him, but because of alleged threats to set the city ablaze. He argued that language should be met with language, and ideas with ideas, not with violence.

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The square of Futuro Nazionale in Genoa is locked down because someone threatened to set the city on fire, certainly not because of Roberto Vannacci.

The politician also defended his controversial concept of 'remigration,' stating it is a legitimate part of the Italian vocabulary. He further directed criticism at Genoa's mayor, questioning the decision to remove tasers from local police. Vannacci argued that tasers save lives, presenting them as a less lethal alternative to firearms.

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remigration is part of the Italian vocabulary and if necessary we will explain to the mayor of Genoa what it means.

Looking ahead, Vannacci positioned Futuro Nazionale as a key player for the center-right alliance, asserting that the party is forging its own path based on non-negotiable principles. He suggested that alliances would form naturally, without the party actively seeking them or compromising its core values. Vannacci also addressed recent comments about potentially not aligning with Matteo Salvini, clarifying that it is not Futuro Nazionale demanding alliances but rather other parties creating barriers.

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Why did the mayor of Genoa eliminate the possibility for the local police to use the teaser? The teaser saves lives, because the alternative to the teaser is the 9mm caliber with Italian-made lead.