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At the heart of the rally's discussions was the concept of civilizational populism, which serves as a framework for redefining political divides in Europe. Traditionally, politics has been characterized by a horizontal divide—left versus right, liberal versus conservative. However, populism seeks to invert this model to create a vertical divide: the "people" versus the "political class."
This new paradigm positions ordinary citizens as defenders of national sovereignty against what they perceive as a corrupt political elite. The rally's speakers emphasized the rejection of multiculturalism and mass immigration, advocating instead for secure borders and the expulsion of illegal immigrants, which they believe is central to reclaiming national identity and control.