August 24th Movement

August 24th Movement
Movimento 24 Agosto
PresidentPino Aprile
SecretaryPiernicola Pedicini
Founded24 August 2019; 5 years ago (2019-08-24)
HeadquartersPiazza Portanova 11
80138 Naples
IdeologyMeridionalism
Regionalism
Anti-racism
National affiliationPeace, Land, Dignity
European affiliationGreens–European Free Alliance
Chamber of Deputies
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Senate
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European Parliament
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Regional
Councils
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Website
movimentoequitaterritoriale.it

The August 24th Movement (Italian: Movimento 24 Agosto, M24A) – officially called Territorial Equity Movement (Italian: Movimento Equità Territoriale, MET) – is a regionalist political party in Italy, launched in August 2019.[1] Its leader is the journalist Pino Aprile.[1]

History

During the 2019 Italian government crisis, Pino Aprile called for a meeting on 24 August in the Grancia Park, Basilicata, near Brindisi Montagna, to counter Matteo Salvini's victory in the snap election he requested.[2] 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.[3] On 13 October, Aprile officially presented the charter of the party and its logo in the "Aroldo Tieri" movie theatre in Cosenza.[4] Since 2021, MEP Piernicola Pedicini joined the August 24th Movement, assuming the position of vice-president.[5]

Leadership

  • President: Pino Aprile (2019–present)
  • Vice-President: Piernicola Pedicini (2021–2022)
  • Secretary: Piernicola Pedicini (2022–present)

Election results

European Parliament

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– EP Group
2024 Pino Aprile Into PTD
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References

  1. ^ a b Vetere, Mario (13 October 2019). "Nasce il movimento 24 agosto, la guida affidata a Pino Aprile". Agenzia Dire (in Italian). Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. ^ "IL 24 AGOSTO, ALLA GRANCIA: NASCE L'AZIONE POLITICA MERIDIONALE". Pino Aprile (in Italian). 15 August 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ Lucino, Paola (16 August 2019). "Movimento 24 agosto: l'onda di adesioni sulla pagina di Pino Aprile". Stato Quotidiano (in Italian). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  4. ^ Picone, Generoso (14 October 2019). "Neoborbonici e sovranisti, la crociata sudista di Cosenza". Il Mattino (in Italian). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Pedicini nominato vicepresidente del Movimento 24 agosto - Equità territoriale". Basilicata24 (in Italian). 30 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2022.