Matteo Salvini: Viktor Orban's Showing at Pontida Rally Shows Manifestation of International Patriotic Movement

"The presence of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the participation of Hungarian, Austrian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and American patriots at the Lega Party gathering is a testament to the manifestation of the international patriotic movement," Matteo Salvini told MTI Saturday at the opening of the two-day event in Pontida, Lombardy.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and right-wing Lega Party President Matteo Salvini speaks to the press during the party's rally in Pontida, Bergamo, October 5, 2024. (Photo: MTI/EPA/ANSA/Michele Maraviglia)

"These are historic times, and we young people cannot sit back. The youth organizations of Patriots for Europe must join forces and reach a higher level of organization along common positions," she said.

Dora Hidas stressed that the liberals are doing their utmost to abolish national cultures and allow illegal migrants to enter Europe. "Matteo Salvini is being threatened with prison and Hungary with hefty fines for defending not only Hungarian but also European borders," she stated.

During the speech by US Republican delegate Lucca Ruggeri, a crowd of young people chanted Donald Trump's name. "Identity, sovereignty, freedom!" the youth of Lega shouted.

A giant stage with the slogan "Protecting borders is not a crime" is already set up in Pontida's square, where the event will close with speeches by Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.

Cover photo: Italian Deputy Prime Minister and right-wing Lega Party President Matteo Salvini speaks to the press during the party's rally in Pontida, Bergamo, October 5, 2024. (Photo: MTI/EPA/ANSA/Michele Maraviglia)