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Patriots for Europe political academy in Portugal
Overview
The Patriots for Europe political family scheduled the first ‘Patriots Academy’ in Ericeira, Portugal, for late September 2026. The event was designed to train and harmonize youth delegations from various radical right parties in the European Parliament, including Fidesz, FPÖ, Lega, Rassemblement National, Vox, Vlaams Belang, and Portugal’s Chega. The academy aimed to align political strategies and discuss the future of the European Union.
During the meeting, protests erupted in Ericeira as hundreds of demonstrators gathered near the Vila Galé Ericeira hotel to oppose the gathering. Protesters used slogans such as ‘na Ericeira não há espaço para o ódio’ (in Ericeira there is no room for hate) to denounce what they described as divisive discourse. While Chega leader André Ventura downplayed the demonstrations, the Ericeira Parish Assembly issued a formal vote of condemnation regarding the hosting of the academy in the town.
Entities
CHEGA · Patriots for Europe Foundation · Ericeira · Vila Galé Ericeira · André Ventura
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Protesters held signs stating there is no room for hate in Ericeira.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Patriots Academy meeting was organized by the Patriots for Europe Foundation.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chega leader André Ventura stated he is accustomed to people exercising their right to protest.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ericeira Parish Assembly approved a vote of condemnation and repudiation regarding the Patriots Academy 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The meeting included representatives from parties such as Fidesz, FPÖ, Lega, Rassemblement National, Vox, and Vlaams Belang.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesEriceira protests erupt against European far-right meeting
Protests occurred in Ericeira, Portugal, against the Patriots Academy, a meeting of European far-right parties including Chega, as residents demonstrated against perceived hate speech.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPatriots for Europe radical right parties meet in Ericeira
Radical right parties of the Patriots for Europe family will meet in Ericeira, Portugal, to harmonize youth delegations and political strategies for the future of the European Union.
Sources
cmjornal.pt · correiodamanhacanada.com · diariodistrito.sapo.pt · dnoticias.pt · jornaldemafra.pt · observador.pt · rr.pt · sapo.pt