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Pontida Rally Tests Lega Unity With Bardella, Abascal and Bolsonaro Attending

Salvini aims to showcase a cohesive party despite unease about Vannacci's rise.

Overview

  • The rally is set for Sunday in Pontida with organizers citing roughly 180–200 buses and expanded infrastructure, including a larger main tent.
  • International guests confirmed include Vox’s Santiago Abascal, RN’s Jordan Bardella and Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
  • Salvini plans a main-stage message under the slogan “Liberi e forti” with all Lega ministers and regional presidents slated to appear, plus a tribute to Charlie Kirk.
  • Internal unease persists over deputy leader Roberto Vannacci, with local veterans describing him as an outsider and Team Vannacci supporters reported to wear Decima Mas pins.
  • Salvini has floated a one-off “contribution” from banks and says he will meet bank leaders to discuss it, a move causing friction within the governing majority.