The Protest in the Lombardy Region in Northern Italy to Say “NO” to the Airport of Milan Named after Silvio Berlusconi
After the 150.000 signatures collected by the Young Democrats in a few days, the protest against the naming of the Malpensa airport of Milan after Silvio Berlusconi (who died last year) has also reached the Lombardy Region. Hundreds have gathered to demonstrate against the choice endorsed by right-wing Minister Matteo Salvini from the “Lega”. “A provocation”, say the protesters, who ironise: “It will become an “aeroporco” (dirty airport) rather than a normal airport.” The political parties of the broad camp, from the Pd to the M5s to the Green Left Alliance, as well as trade unions and associations, are present to protest. And the protest could even go to court with nine municipalities in the area ready to appeal.