Tens of thousands march against far-right in Italy

[TomSea]

Tens of thousands march against far-right in Italy
AFP

Tens of thousands rallied in Florence in Italy on Saturday against the far-right League party, the latest in a series of demonstrations called by the new, youth-driven "Sardine Movement".


© Filippo MONTEFORTE Thousands gathered in Florence's Piazza della Republic in answer to a call from the new 'Sardine Movement'

The sardine has become a symbol of protest against the far-right firebrand leader Matteo Salvini, who served as interior minister and deputy prime minister in the previous coalition government with the Five Star Movement.


© Filippo MONTEFORTE Demonstrators gathered in the city's Piazza della Repubblica sang the anti-fascist song "Bella Ciao"

Students, young professionals and families with children joined the march, where the carrying of political banners was discouraged.

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[kidd]

The "League party" (Lega Nord) is Italy's third largest party.

Probably closest to the American Libertarian Party, but with strong opposition to illegal immigration and leans socially conservative.
It seeks some form of autonomy for Northern Italy and separation from the EU.

Not really what I would consider "far right"