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| | *[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-new-cabinet-in-full Here is Italy's new cabinet in full]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018. | | *[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-new-cabinet-in-full Here is Italy's new cabinet in full]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018. |
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| − | *Montgomery, Jack (June 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/brussels-defeated-populist-coalition-takes-office-in-italy-eurosceptic-savona-returns-as-eu-affairs-minister/ BRUSSELS BEATEN: Populist Coalition Takes Office in Italy, Eurosceptic Savona Returns as EU Affairs Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. | + | *Montgomery, Jack (June 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/brussels-defeated-populist-coalition-takes-office-in-italy-eurosceptic-savona-returns-as-eu-affairs-minister/ BRUSSELS BEATEN: Populist Coalition Takes Office in Italy, Eurosceptic Savona Returns as EU Affairs Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. |
| | *D'Emilio, Frances (June 1, 2018). [https://apnews.com/15605caac2ac4963bc4d36d388067b14/Italian-populists-sworn-into-power-as-euroskeptics-cheer Populists take power in Italy, with euro-skeptic agenda]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. | | *D'Emilio, Frances (June 1, 2018). [https://apnews.com/15605caac2ac4963bc4d36d388067b14/Italian-populists-sworn-into-power-as-euroskeptics-cheer Populists take power in Italy, with euro-skeptic agenda]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. |
| | *[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-prepares-to-swear-in-first-fully-populist-government Italy swears in first fully populist government]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref> | | *[https://www.thelocal.it/20180601/italy-prepares-to-swear-in-first-fully-populist-government Italy swears in first fully populist government]. ''The Local''. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref> |
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| | *Harlan, Chico (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-torchbearer-of-italys-far-right-is-now-in-power-and-wants-to-make-good-on-anti-migrant-promises/2018/06/04/3c4bf12e-65d6-11e8-81ca-bb14593acaa6_story.html The torchbearer of Italy's far right is now in power and wants to make good on anti-migrant promises]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 4, 2018. | | *Harlan, Chico (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-torchbearer-of-italys-far-right-is-now-in-power-and-wants-to-make-good-on-anti-migrant-promises/2018/06/04/3c4bf12e-65d6-11e8-81ca-bb14593acaa6_story.html The torchbearer of Italy's far right is now in power and wants to make good on anti-migrant promises]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 4, 2018. |
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| − | *Deacon, Liam (June 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/migrant-attack-police-italian-deputy-leader-promises-deportations/ Italian Populist Interior Minister Vows Deportations After Viral Police Migrant Attack Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Shortly afterward, he released his three-point immigration plan, which involved building more repatriation centers, reducing illegal immigration, and increasing deportations.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 7, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/07/italy-minister-salvini-announces-3-point-immigration-program/ Italy Minister Salvini Announces 3-Point Immigration Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Salvini showed he was serious about securing Italy's borders by refusing to let a boat carrying over 600 migrants land in the country due to it sharing an undue immigration burden,<ref>Multiple references: | + | *Deacon, Liam (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/migrant-attack-police-italian-deputy-leader-promises-deportations/ Italian Populist Interior Minister Vows Deportations After Viral Police Migrant Attack Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Shortly afterward, he released his three-point immigration plan, which involved building more repatriation centers, reducing illegal immigration, and increasing deportations.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/07/italy-minister-salvini-announces-3-point-immigration-program/ Italy Minister Salvini Announces 3-Point Immigration Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Salvini showed he was serious about securing Italy's borders by refusing to let a boat carrying over 600 migrants land in the country due to it sharing an undue immigration burden,<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Harlan, Chico (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/italys-new-government-sends-immigration-message-by-rejecting-rescue-ship/2018/06/11/f213dafe-699a-11e8-a335-c4503d041eaf_story.html Italy’s new government sends immigration message by rejecting rescue ship]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 11, 2018. | | *Harlan, Chico (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/italys-new-government-sends-immigration-message-by-rejecting-rescue-ship/2018/06/11/f213dafe-699a-11e8-a335-c4503d041eaf_story.html Italy’s new government sends immigration message by rejecting rescue ship]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 11, 2018. |
| | *Henley, Jon (June 11, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/11/italy-coalition-collision-course-eu-migration-standoff-matteo-salvini Italy's coalition on collision course with EU after migration standoff]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 11, 2018. | | *Henley, Jon (June 11, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/11/italy-coalition-collision-course-eu-migration-standoff-matteo-salvini Italy's coalition on collision course with EU after migration standoff]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 11, 2018. |
| | *D'Emilo, Frances (June 11, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/a87a748b204f45b898e4022372c008b1/Italy's-new-leaders-get-tough-on-migrants;-Spain-steps-up Italy’s new leaders get tough on migrants; Spain steps up]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 11, 2018. | | *D'Emilo, Frances (June 11, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/a87a748b204f45b898e4022372c008b1/Italy's-new-leaders-get-tough-on-migrants;-Spain-steps-up Italy’s new leaders get tough on migrants; Spain steps up]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 11, 2018. |
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| − | *Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/80-percent-italians-agree-populist-salvini-block-migrant-transport-ship/ 80 Percent of Italians Support Populist Govt. Blocking Migrant Transport Vessel from Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> and he said he would continue such actions.<ref>Multiple references: | + | *Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/80-percent-italians-agree-populist-salvini-block-migrant-transport-ship/ 80 Percent of Italians Support Populist Govt. Blocking Migrant Transport Vessel from Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> and he said he would continue such actions.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Shaw, Adam (June 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/16/italys-populist-government-wont-permit-boats-carrying-migrants-to-dock-despite-eu-pressure.html Italy's populist government won't permit boats carrying migrants to dock, despite EU pressure]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. | | *Shaw, Adam (June 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/16/italys-populist-government-wont-permit-boats-carrying-migrants-to-dock-despite-eu-pressure.html Italy's populist government won't permit boats carrying migrants to dock, despite EU pressure]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. |
| − | *Hale, Virginia (June 17, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/italy-migrant-boats-leave-mocks/ Italy Demands Migrant NGO Boats Leave Mediterranean, Mocks Leftist Crew Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018. | + | *Hale, Virginia (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/italy-migrant-boats-leave-mocks/ Italy Demands Migrant NGO Boats Leave Mediterranean, Mocks Leftist Crew Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018. |
| | *Pullella, Philip (June 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-demands-netherlands-recall-ngo-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKBN1JC0GW Italy demands Netherlands recall NGO migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. | | *Pullella, Philip (June 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-demands-netherlands-recall-ngo-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKBN1JC0GW Italy demands Netherlands recall NGO migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. |
| | *Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli (June 16, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-migration-italy-ports-closed-to-migrant-vessels/ Matteo Salvini: Italy’s ports are closed to migrant vessels]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. | | *Borrelli, Silvia Sciorilli (June 16, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-migration-italy-ports-closed-to-migrant-vessels/ Matteo Salvini: Italy’s ports are closed to migrant vessels]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. |
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| − | *Deacon, Liam (June 17, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/nearly-70-per-cent-of-italians-back-salvinis-stand-again-eu-on-migrant-ship/ Nearly 70 Per Cent of Italians Back Salvini’s Stand Against EU on Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018. | + | *Deacon, Liam (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/nearly-70-per-cent-of-italians-back-salvinis-stand-again-eu-on-migrant-ship/ Nearly 70 Per Cent of Italians Back Salvini’s Stand Against EU on Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018. |
| − | *Tomlinson, Chris (June 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/23/italy-impound-ngo-migrant-ferries/ Italy to Impound NGO Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, Salvini blocked a private Italian ship carrying migrants from docking.<ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180710/italy-turns-away-private-italian-ship-vos-thalassa-rescued-migrants-libya For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants]. ''The Local''. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> Overall, Salvini was able to advance his conservative agenda.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (June 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-salvini-puts-roadblocks-in-migrants-way-while-reaching-out-to-fellow-european-populists-1530091800 Italy’s Salvini Puts Roadblocks in Migrants’ Way While Reaching Out to Fellow European Populists]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, he was Italy's most trusted politician, based on polling data.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/04/poll-populist-salvini-the-most-trusted-politician-in-italy/ Poll: Populist Salvini the Most Trusted Politician in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.</ref> | + | *Tomlinson, Chris (June 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/23/italy-impound-ngo-migrant-ferries/ Italy to Impound NGO Migrant Ferries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, Salvini blocked a private Italian ship carrying migrants from docking.<ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20180710/italy-turns-away-private-italian-ship-vos-thalassa-rescued-migrants-libya For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants]. ''The Local''. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> Overall, Salvini was able to advance his conservative agenda.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (June 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-salvini-puts-roadblocks-in-migrants-way-while-reaching-out-to-fellow-european-populists-1530091800 Italy’s Salvini Puts Roadblocks in Migrants’ Way While Reaching Out to Fellow European Populists]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, he was Italy's most trusted politician, based on polling data.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/04/poll-populist-salvini-the-most-trusted-politician-in-italy/ Poll: Populist Salvini the Most Trusted Politician in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.</ref> |
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| − | Among other actions, Salvini pushed to strengthen Italy's self-defense laws to allow citizens to defend their homes from intruders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-gun-ownership-rise-populist-salvini-proposes-self-defence-policy/ Italian Gun Ownership on the Rise as Populist Salvini Offers Stronger Self-Defence Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> He ordered that benefits for asylum seekers be massively reduced.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/salvini-orders-asylum-seeker-benefits-greatly-reduced/ Italy Slashes Asylum Seeker Benefit Payments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, he would change identification forms to list one's "mother" and "father", rather than "parent one" and "parent two."<ref>Multiple references: | + | Among other actions, Salvini pushed to strengthen Italy's self-defense laws to allow citizens to defend their homes from intruders.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-gun-ownership-rise-populist-salvini-proposes-self-defence-policy/ Italian Gun Ownership on the Rise as Populist Salvini Offers Stronger Self-Defence Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> He ordered that benefits for asylum seekers be massively reduced.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/salvini-orders-asylum-seeker-benefits-greatly-reduced/ Italy Slashes Asylum Seeker Benefit Payments]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, he would change identification forms to list one's "mother" and "father", rather than "parent one" and "parent two."<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Tomlinson, Chris (August 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/11/salvini-restore-mother-father-id-forms-scrapping-parent-one-parent-two/ Salvini to Restore ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ on ID Forms Scrapping ‘Parent One’ and ‘Parent Two’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018. | | *Tomlinson, Chris (August 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/11/salvini-restore-mother-father-id-forms-scrapping-parent-one-parent-two/ Salvini to Restore ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ on ID Forms Scrapping ‘Parent One’ and ‘Parent Two’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018. |
| | *Cummings McLean, Dorothy (August 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/italy-to-restore-mother...father-on-website-forms-replacing-parent-1parent Italy to restore ‘mother…father’ on website forms, replacing ‘parent 1…parent 2’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 18, 2018. | | *Cummings McLean, Dorothy (August 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/italy-to-restore-mother...father-on-website-forms-replacing-parent-1parent Italy to restore ‘mother…father’ on website forms, replacing ‘parent 1…parent 2’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 18, 2018. |
| | *Jones, Gavin (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-family/italys-salvini-asserts-natural-family-in-move-against-same-sex-parents-idUSKBN1KV1S6 Italy's Salvini asserts 'natural family' in move against same-sex parents]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Salvini signed a decree which, among other actions, would ban residency permits for humanitarian reasons, increase funding for deportation centers, and removed citizenship from terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/25/salvini-migration-decree-bans-humanitarian-residency-strips-terrorists-citizenship/ Salvini Migration Decree Bans Humanitarian Residency Permits, Strips Terrorists of Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> | | *Jones, Gavin (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-family/italys-salvini-asserts-natural-family-in-move-against-same-sex-parents-idUSKBN1KV1S6 Italy's Salvini asserts 'natural family' in move against same-sex parents]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Salvini signed a decree which, among other actions, would ban residency permits for humanitarian reasons, increase funding for deportation centers, and removed citizenship from terrorists.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/25/salvini-migration-decree-bans-humanitarian-residency-strips-terrorists-citizenship/ Salvini Migration Decree Bans Humanitarian Residency Permits, Strips Terrorists of Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> |
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| − | Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-five-star-movement-founder-grillo-backs-populist-salvini/ Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> | + | Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-five-star-movement-founder-grillo-backs-populist-salvini/ Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> |
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| − | Salvini is a [[Euroskeptic]]<ref>Deacon, Liam (January 20, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/20/right-wing-italian-election-favourite-blasts-the-eu-can-fck-itself/ Italian Election Favourite Blasts Brussels: ‘The EU Can Go F*ck Itself’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref> who also supports leaving the [[Euro]].<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018">Montgomery, Jack (January 6, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/06/italys-lega-nord-euro-tripling-deportations-securing-border/ Italy’s Lega Nord Commits to Leaving the Euro, Tripling Deportations, and Securing the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> He supports putting the Italian people first when making policy, as opposed to advancing [[globalist]] ideals.<ref>Binnie, Isla (February 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-election-league/league-leader-pledges-to-put-italians-first-as-election-campaign-intensifies-idUSKCN1G80O2 League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> As Deputy Prime Minister, he has called for remaining in the EU and changing it from the inside.<ref>Multiple references: | + | Salvini is a [[Euroskeptic]]<ref>Deacon, Liam (January 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/20/right-wing-italian-election-favourite-blasts-the-eu-can-fck-itself/ Italian Election Favourite Blasts Brussels: ‘The EU Can Go F*ck Itself’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref> who also supports leaving the [[Euro]].<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018">Montgomery, Jack (January 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/06/italys-lega-nord-euro-tripling-deportations-securing-border/ Italy’s Lega Nord Commits to Leaving the Euro, Tripling Deportations, and Securing the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> He supports putting the Italian people first when making policy, as opposed to advancing [[globalist]] ideals.<ref>Binnie, Isla (February 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-election-league/league-leader-pledges-to-put-italians-first-as-election-campaign-intensifies-idUSKCN1G80O2 League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> As Deputy Prime Minister, he has called for remaining in the EU and changing it from the inside.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394448/matteo-salvini/ Why Italy's Matteo Salvini Is the Most Feared Man in Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018. | | *Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394448/matteo-salvini/ Why Italy's Matteo Salvini Is the Most Feared Man in Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018. |
| | *Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394207/matteo-salvini-time-interview-transcript-full/ 'We Want to Change Things from Within.' Italy's Matteo Salvini on His Goal to Reshape Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> He is also a critic of [[compulsory vaccination]].<ref>Politi, James (June 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/e513740e-761a-11e8-b326-75a27d27ea5f Salvini ramps up rhetoric with attack on mandatory vaccines]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> | | *Walt, Vivienne (September 13, 2018). [http://time.com/5394207/matteo-salvini-time-interview-transcript-full/ 'We Want to Change Things from Within.' Italy's Matteo Salvini on His Goal to Reshape Europe]. ''Time''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref> He is also a critic of [[compulsory vaccination]].<ref>Politi, James (June 22, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/e513740e-761a-11e8-b326-75a27d27ea5f Salvini ramps up rhetoric with attack on mandatory vaccines]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> |
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| | Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,<ref>Multiple references: | | Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,<ref>Multiple references: |
| − | *Williams, Thomas D. (January 31, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/31/italys-salvini-promises-sealed-borders-todays-islam-is-a-danger/ Italy’s Salvini Promises Sealed Borders, ‘Today’s Islam Is a Danger’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018. | + | *Williams, Thomas D. (January 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/31/italys-salvini-promises-sealed-borders-todays-islam-is-a-danger/ Italy’s Salvini Promises Sealed Borders, ‘Today’s Islam Is a Danger’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018. |
| − | *Tomlinson, Chris (February 28, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/28/italian-populist-leader-slams-pro-migrant-bishop-swear-oath-bible/ Italian Populist Leader Slams Pro-Migrant Bishop: ‘The Gospel Doesn’t Say to Welcome Everyone’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018. | + | *Tomlinson, Chris (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/28/italian-populist-leader-slams-pro-migrant-bishop-swear-oath-bible/ Italian Populist Leader Slams Pro-Migrant Bishop: ‘The Gospel Doesn’t Say to Welcome Everyone’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018. |
| | *Williams, Thomas D. (July 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/23/italys-matteo-salvini-decries-dirty-business-illegal-immigration/ Italy’s Matteo Salvini Decries ‘Dirty Business of Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018. | | *Williams, Thomas D. (July 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/23/italys-matteo-salvini-decries-dirty-business-illegal-immigration/ Italy’s Matteo Salvini Decries ‘Dirty Business of Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018. |
| | *Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/matteo-salvini-controlling-immigration-the-only-antidote-to-racism/ Matteo Salvini: Controlling Immigration ‘The Only Antidote to Racism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/><ref>Scherer, Steve (Jun 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy-salvini/echoes-of-trump-as-italys-salvini-gets-tough-on-migrants-idUSKBN1JM24H Echoes of Trump as Italy's Salvini gets tough on migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref> He has called for supporting Italian families and increasing the native birthrate rather than supporting migrants.<ref>Multiple references: | | *Williams, Thomas D. (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/10/matteo-salvini-controlling-immigration-the-only-antidote-to-racism/ Matteo Salvini: Controlling Immigration ‘The Only Antidote to Racism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/><ref>Scherer, Steve (Jun 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy-salvini/echoes-of-trump-as-italys-salvini-gets-tough-on-migrants-idUSKBN1JM24H Echoes of Trump as Italy's Salvini gets tough on migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref> He has called for supporting Italian families and increasing the native birthrate rather than supporting migrants.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Montgomery, Jack (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/29/italys-salvini-wants-more-babies-fewer-migrants-a-country-which-does-not-create-children-is-destined-to-die/ Italy’s Salvini Wants More Babies, Fewer Migrants: ‘A Country Which Does Not Create Children is Destined to Die’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018. | | *Montgomery, Jack (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/29/italys-salvini-wants-more-babies-fewer-migrants-a-country-which-does-not-create-children-is-destined-to-die/ Italy’s Salvini Wants More Babies, Fewer Migrants: ‘A Country Which Does Not Create Children is Destined to Die’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018. |
| | *Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/15/salvini-help-italians-have-more-children-not-bring-africans-replace/ Salvini: ‘We Need to Help Italians Have More Children, Not Bring Africans to Replace the Children We’re Not Having’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.</ref> He also supports enacting [[tariffs]] on foreign products.<ref>Koukakis, Nasos (March 2, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/02/italys-far-right-populist-pm-candidate-loves-trumps-tariff-policy.html Not all Europeans hate Trump's tariff policy — Italy's far-right PM candidate loves it]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> A strong supporter of [[Donald Trump]], Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.<ref>Multiple references: | | *Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/15/salvini-help-italians-have-more-children-not-bring-africans-replace/ Salvini: ‘We Need to Help Italians Have More Children, Not Bring Africans to Replace the Children We’re Not Having’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.</ref> He also supports enacting [[tariffs]] on foreign products.<ref>Koukakis, Nasos (March 2, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/02/italys-far-right-populist-pm-candidate-loves-trumps-tariff-policy.html Not all Europeans hate Trump's tariff policy — Italy's far-right PM candidate loves it]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> A strong supporter of [[Donald Trump]], Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.<ref>Multiple references: |
| − | *Bojesson, Jacob (April 26, 2016). [http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/26/trump-does-meet-and-greet-with-italian-nationalist-party-leader-mussolini-defender/ Trump Does Meet And Greet With Italian Nationalist Party Leader, Mussolini Defender]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 10, 2018. | + | *Bojesson, Jacob (April 26, 2016). [https://dailycaller.com/2016/04/26/trump-does-meet-and-greet-with-italian-nationalist-party-leader-mussolini-defender/ Trump Does Meet And Greet With Italian Nationalist Party Leader, Mussolini Defender]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 10, 2018. |
| − | *Williams, Thomas D. (April 26, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/04/26/trump-meets-italys-salvini-total-agreement-immigration/ Trump Meets with Italy’s Northern League Leader Salvini, ‘Total Agreement’ on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> When President Trump decided to move the US embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]], Salvini stated that he is in favor of recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.<ref>Momigliano, Anna (July 23, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium-italian-jews-finally-take-stand-against-far-right-pro-israel-parties-1.6302183 For Many Italian Jews, Far-right Parties No Longer Getting a Pass for Being pro-Israel]. ''[[Haaretz]]''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.</ref> Salvini also has formed alliances with [[Marine Le Pen]] in [[France]] and [[Geert Wilders]] in the [[Netherlands]],<ref name="Success">Multiple references: | + | *Williams, Thomas D. (April 26, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/04/26/trump-meets-italys-salvini-total-agreement-immigration/ Trump Meets with Italy’s Northern League Leader Salvini, ‘Total Agreement’ on Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> When President Trump decided to move the US embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]], Salvini stated that he is in favor of recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.<ref>Momigliano, Anna (July 23, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium-italian-jews-finally-take-stand-against-far-right-pro-israel-parties-1.6302183 For Many Italian Jews, Far-right Parties No Longer Getting a Pass for Being pro-Israel]. ''[[Haaretz]]''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.</ref> Salvini also has formed alliances with [[Marine Le Pen]] in [[France]] and [[Geert Wilders]] in the [[Netherlands]],<ref name="Success">Multiple references: |
| | *Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 5, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2ti8M Matteo Salvini: Italy's far-right success story]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 23, 2018. | | *Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 5, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2ti8M Matteo Salvini: Italy's far-right success story]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 23, 2018. |
| | *Kirchgaessner, Stephanie (March 5, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/05/matteo-salvini-the-italian-far-right-leader-stepping-out-of-berlusconis-shadow Matteo Salvini: far-right leader steps out of Berlusconi's shadow]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 23, 2018. | | *Kirchgaessner, Stephanie (March 5, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/05/matteo-salvini-the-italian-far-right-leader-stepping-out-of-berlusconis-shadow Matteo Salvini: far-right leader steps out of Berlusconi's shadow]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 23, 2018. |