100,000 may be an exaggeration, but there were certainly many thousands gathered from across Europe.
A major rally and demonstration, titled “Masters in Our Own Home” (Patriots.eu), was organized by Matteo Salvini's Lega and the Patriots for Europe alliance in Milan on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Key Aspects of the Milan Event:
- Focus: The rally focused on anti-immigration, national sovereignty, "Made in Italy" support, and opposition to EU regulations, featuring tractors and supporters marching toward Piazza Duomo
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- Leadership: Led by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Lega leader Matteo Salvini, the event aimed to bolster the far-right alliance as a "new chapter in history".
- Participants: Thousands attended the rally, which included representatives of nationalist parties across Europe aiming to strengthen cooperation in the European Parliament.
- Tensions: The event faced opposition from counter-protests, with police reported using water cannons in areas of Milan during tensions with demonstrators opposing the patriots' rally.
