Italian activist Ilaria Salis returns home after being elected to European Parliament

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Italian activist Ilaria Salis, who was freed from Hungary, has returned home to Monza.
She returned after being elected to the European Parliament.
Her journey reflects a mix of activism, politics, and personal resilience.

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Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis returned home to Monza after being freed from house arrest in Budapest. She was elected as a new member of the European Parliament for the Italian Green and Left Alliance while under house arrest. Salis faced charges for allegedly assaulting far-right demonstrators in Hungary. Despite the accusations, she believes she is innocent and her family is working to clear her name. Salis became a political issue in Italy, with concerns raised over her trial where she faced up to 24 years in jail. The Hungarian prosecutor had asked for an 11-year prison term.

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