August 24th Movement

The August 24th Movement (Italian: Movimento 24 Agosto, M24A) – also called as August 24th Movement – Territorial Equity (Italian: Movimento 24 Agosto – Equità Territoriale, M24A–ET), is a regionalist political party in Italy, launched in August 2019. Its leader is the journalist Pino Aprile.

August 24th Movement

Movimento 24 Agosto
PresidentPino Aprile
Founded24 August 2019 (2019-08-24)
HeadquartersPiazza Portanova 11
80138 Naples
IdeologyMeridionalism
Neobourbonism
Regionalism
Anti-racism
Political positionCentre-left
Chamber of Deputies
0 / 630
Senate
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European Parliament
0 / 73
Regional
Councils
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Website
www.movimento24agosto.it

History

During the government crisis in Italy, Pino Aprile called for a meeting on August 24th in the Grancia Park, Basilicata, near Brindisi Montagna, to counter Matteo Salvini's victory in the snap election he requested.[1] More than 500 people from the southern regions of Italy attended the meeting and the foundation of the party, including senator Saverio De Bonis, criticizing the differentiated autonomy pursued by Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna.[2] On 13 October, Aprile officially presented the charter of the party and its logo in the “Aroldo Tieri” movie theatre in Cosenza.[3][4]

Leadership
  • President: Pino Aprile (2019–present)

References
  1. "IL 24 AGOSTO, ALLA GRANCIA: NASCE L'AZIONE POLITICA MERIDIONALE". Pino Aprile (in Italian). 15 August 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. "Movimento 24 agosto: l'onda di adesioni sulla pagina di Pino Aprile" (in Italian). Stato Quotidiano. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. "Neoborbonici e sovranisti, la crociata sudista di Cosenza" (in Italian). Il Mattino. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  4. "Nasce il movimento 24 agosto, la guida affidata a Pino Aprile" (in Italian). Agenzia Dire. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2020.

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