European Far-Right Leaders Back Salvini Amid Migrant Boat Controversy
European far-right leaders, including Hungary's Viktor Orban and Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders, support Italy's Matteo Salvini as he faces potential imprisonment for blocking a migrant boat in 2019. They gathered in Pontida, rallying against the EU's immigration policies while forming a new political alliance.
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On Sunday, European far-right leaders showed support for Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who could face a six-year jail sentence over a 2019 incident involving a migrant boat. During a rally in Pontida, Hungary's Viktor Orban and Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders stood by Salvini, lauding him as a hero.
Wilders expressed admiration for Salvini, highlighting the expanding influence of Europe's far-right. A new coalition, Patriots for Europe, has emerged as a significant force in the EU Parliament, aimed at challenging Brussels' authority and curbing illegal immigration.
Salvini's reputation as an anti-immigrant leader was reinforced following prosecutors' demand for a six-year prison term for allegedly detaining over 100 migrants at sea. As support grows, objections to EU immigration laws intensify, marking a pivotal moment for nationalist movements.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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