“Guilty of having defended Italy” –

On the lawn of Pontida the militants show off gadgets, costumes and posters as usual. T-shirts with the face of the Northern League leader, Matteo Salvini, are on sale at the stands, in the ‘Wanted’ version with the words ‘Guilty of having defended Italy’ and another with ‘Art. 52. The defense of the homeland is the sacred duty of the citizen. #IostoconSalvini’, same messages printed on badges and other objects.

Furthermore, the books ‘Controvento’ by the deputy prime minister, ‘The world in reverse’ by Roberto Vannacci and ‘The school of talents’ by the Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, are also on sale. Among the other stands, in addition to those dedicated to collecting signatures in support of Salvini for the Open Arms case, to the School of political training, to the flat tax and to Radio Libertà, there is also one for Umanitaria Padana. A sign reads: “We bring humanitarian aid to Ukraine, not weapons.” But here are the gazebos of the various Italian regions, which offer typical products for sale. In the space dedicated to Veneto there is also the autonomy pin.