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Tag Archives: Salvini
Mar 28 2018
Salvini, the Leader who Replaced Berlusconi
24 CommentsBy Alessandro Franzi Silvio Berlusconi no longer leads the Italian centre-right coalition. The outcome of the recent election has given this role to Matteo Salvini, the younger (ex-Northern) League leader who aspires to be the next prime minister. Mr Salvini has turned … Continue reading
Posted by: March 28, 2018
Tagged with: Berlusconi, Five star movement, Italian Election, Northern League, Salvini
Jul 27 2017
How the Migrant Crisis is Pushing Italy Away from Europe
1 Commentby Alessandro Franzi Immigration is going to be the political battleground of the next Italian general elections due in 2018. Virtually all major political leaders have hardened their position on borders protection following the new migration crisis in the Mediterranean. … Continue reading
Posted by: July 27, 2017
Tagged with: Belusconi, Grillo, immigration, Lampedusa, Renzi, Salvini