In Prato, Italy, two anti-fascist counter-protests were held against a gathering by a far-right initiative promoting the idea of remigration. According to reports from the ANSA news agency, several hundred people took part in the march supporting remigration, marching with Italian national flags. City authorities enhanced security measures, blocking the city center and erecting barriers to prevent clashes between groups. Earlier, on March 6, anti-fascist activists occupied the square where the right-wing march was scheduled to take place, as reported by the Chinese-language version of ANSA.
Anti-fascist counter-protests
Two counter-protests were organized in Prato against a gathering by a far-right initiative promoting remigration. Participants protested against an ideology considered racist and xenophobic.
March supporting remigration
Several hundred people took part in a march supporting the idea of remigration, marching with Italian national flags through the center of Prato. The event was described by the ANSA agency.
Enhanced security measures
The municipal authorities of Prato implemented enhanced security measures, blocking the city center and erecting barriers to prevent potential clashes between participants of both gatherings.
Prior occupation of the square
The day before the main events, on March 6, anti-fascist activists occupied the square where the right-wing march was planned, as noted in the Chinese-language service of ANSA.
The Italian city of Prato became an arena for political clashes between far-right and anti-fascist groups on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The main flashpoint was a march supporting the idea of remigration, meaning the return of immigrants to their countries of origin. According to reports from the ANSA press agency, several hundred people took part in this march, proceeding through the city center with Italian national flags. In response to this gathering, two anti-fascist counter-protests were organized, expressing opposition to an ideology considered racist and xenophobic. Participants of these protests attempted to block or disrupt the course of the right-wing march. City authorities, anticipating possible tensions and clashes, implemented enhanced security measures. The center of Prato was partially blocked, and barriers were set up at strategic points to separate the rival groups and prevent an escalation of violence. Prato, located in Tuscany, is a city with a significant immigrant community, including one of the largest Chinese diasporas in Italy. Tensions related to migration and integration have been visible there for years, and far-right movements periodically organize their actions there, meeting with strong opposition from left-wing and anti-fascist circles. The day before the main events, on Friday, March 6, a preliminary confrontation occurred. As reported by the Chinese-language service of ANSA, anti-fascist activists had earlier occupied the square where the right-wing march was planned, preventing its preparation. This act of occupation of the square was an expression of dissent and an attempt to stop the event at the organizational stage. Italian media, including Rai News and La Repubblica, reported on the events in real-time, highlighting the high tension and social polarization surrounding the topic of migration. Reports do not indicate serious incidents involving violence on March 7, which can be attributed to extensive preventive measures. The situation in Prato reflects broader, pan-European disputes concerning migration policy, integration, and the boundaries of freedom of speech and the right to assembly.