Summary:
Reconquista neo-Nazi group held an event at Lisbon's Municipal Assembly with 100 attendees.
The event was disguised as a conference on modernity and collectivism.
Key controversial figures included Steve Laws, Dries Van Langenhove, and Keith Woods.
The group promotes anti-migrant sentiments and opposes LGBTQIA+ rights.
Concerns about the infiltration of extremist ideologies into public venues.
Neo-Nazi Event at Lisbon's Municipal Assembly
On November 2, the neo-Nazi group Reconquista rented a room at the Lisbon Municipal Assembly (AML), gathering 100 individuals linked to the far-right for their II Congress Reconquista.
According to Expresso, the venue was secured without revealing the group's true identity, presenting themselves as associated with the youth wing of the Chega party. Rosário Farmhouse, president of AML, mentioned that the proposal was made by a single individual, a woman whose name raised no concerns. The group claimed the event aimed to discuss the relationship between modernity and collectivism and its societal effects. They indicated that the entity renting the space was a youth collective from Chega, although party sources denied any involvement.
The AML allowed the conference, which the group described as focusing on a “set of speeches about current affairs, the press, and European society and culture.” Notably, the event featured speeches from controversial figures, including Steve Laws, a self-described “migrant hunter,” Dries Van Langenhove, a key figure in the Belgian far-right, and Keith Woods, linked to the Ku Klux Klan.
The Reconquista Group actively promotes anti-migrant sentiments in Portugal, has disrupted a pride march, opposing LGBTQIA+ rights, and attempted to block a book presentation advocating for inclusion.
Key Figures Mentioned
- Steve Laws: Migrant hunter from the UK
- Dries Van Langenhove: Key figure in Belgian far-right politics
- Keith Woods: Linked to the Ku Klux Klan
This event raises serious concerns about the infiltration of extremist ideologies into mainstream venues, highlighting the need for vigilance against such groups in Portugal.
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