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Without Fear: Patriots protest in Milan against illegal migration
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Without Fear: Patriots protest in Milan against illegal migration

From Magyar Nemzet · (1d ago) Hungarian Critical tone

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The "Senza Paura" (Fearless) demonstration in Milan, organized by Lega and Patriots for Europe, protested against EU policies and advocated for the mass deportation of migrants.
  • Lega Secretary General Matteo Salvini delivered a strong speech criticizing EU "Euro-follies" and expressing solidarity with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
  • Salvini also criticized EU energy policy, calling for a suspension of the Russian gas embargo and highlighting its negative impact on European economies and families.

Magyar Nemzet reports on a significant demonstration in Milan, where thousands gathered under the banner "Senza Paura" (Fearless) to voice their strong opposition to what they perceive as Brussels' oppressive policies and to demand the repatriation of migrants. Organized by the Lega party and the "Patriots for Europe" political family, the event underscored a growing sentiment of discontent with the current European Union leadership.

We are advancing a clear vision: a Europe of Nations, a Europe that defends its peoples. We have become the largest opposition force to Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission in Brussels.

— Matteo SalviniSalvini's statement outlining his vision for Europe and positioning his movement as a primary opposition to the current EU leadership.

Matteo Salvini, the charismatic leader of the Lega, addressed the crowd with fiery rhetoric, directly challenging EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her administration. He vehemently criticized proposed energy policies, labeling them as an attempt to impose another lockdown and vowing to prevent the closure of Italian businesses and schools due to what he described as Brussels' misguided strategies. His remarks resonated with a segment of the population feeling marginalized by EU directives.

Dear Viktor, you have defended the borders, you have fought against human and arms traffickers. We will continue together the fight for freedom and legality.

— Matteo SalviniSalvini's message of solidarity and praise for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during the rally.

Notably, Salvini extended a message of solidarity to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, praising him for defending borders and fighting against smugglers. This gesture highlights the ideological alignment between certain European nationalist movements, positioning themselves as a united front against what they deem a bureaucratic and out-of-touch EU. The call for peace and the resumption of trade relations with Russia, once sanctions are lifted, further illustrates the pragmatic, national-interest-driven approach advocated by Salvini and his allies, contrasting sharply with the prevailing EU consensus.

We are on the side of peace, and as soon as the weapons fall silent in Ukraine, Italy must resume trade relations with Russia.

— Matteo SalviniSalvini's call for peace and a pragmatic approach to resuming trade with Russia post-conflict.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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