# Italian political opposition to far-right rallies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-political-opposition-to-far-right-rallies > Updated: 2026-09-15T14:54:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political tensions in Italy have escalated as various political groups and associations mobilize to oppose rallies organized by far-right and neofascist organizations. In Ortona, activists and parties such as Sinistra Italiana and AVS have called for the revocation of venue concessions to prevent extreme-right events, citing the need to defend democratic values. Similarly, in the province of Verona, a coalition of over fifty associations and unions appealed to the Prefect to block a Casapound Italia rally, requesting the application of Scelba and Mancino laws to prevent propaganda deemed to violate constitutional principles. In Ostia, the confrontation has taken the form of opposing scheduled mobilizations. The movement Forza Nuova announced a ‘walk for security’ to address local crime and urban decay, while leftist groups and unions, including Ostia Antifascista and CGIL, organized counter-demonstrations. These opponents argue that security issues should be addressed through public services rather than unauthorized patrols. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Ostia faces opposing security and anti-fascist protests Opposing demonstrations are planned for September 18 in Ostia, as Forza Nuova organizes a security walk while leftist groups and unions hold an anti-fascist protest in response. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ostia-faces-opposing-security-and-anti-fascist-protests ### 2026-09-09: Italian political groups mobilize against far-right rallies Italian political groups and civil associations are organizing anti-fascist mobilizations and legal appeals to oppose planned far-right rallies in Ortona and Verona. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-political-groups-mobilize-against-far-right-rallies --- Cite as: Italian political opposition to far-right rallies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-political-opposition-to-far-right-rallies