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*[https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-to-narrow-asylum-rights-in-clampdown-on-immigration/4585204.html Italy to Narrow Asylum Rights in Clampdown on Immigration]. ''Voice f America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref> Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/01/salvini-announces-new-plan-deport-2700-illegal-migrants-italy/ Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the [[UN Global Compact on Migration]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/populist-italian-government-latest-to-back-out-of-un-migration-pact/ Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.<br>See also:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-to-narrow-asylum-rights-in-clampdown-on-immigration/4585204.html Italy to Narrow Asylum Rights in Clampdown on Immigration]. ''Voice f America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref> Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/01/salvini-announces-new-plan-deport-2700-illegal-migrants-italy/ Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the [[UN Global Compact on Migration]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/populist-italian-government-latest-to-back-out-of-un-migration-pact/ Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.<br>See also:

*Williams, Thomas D. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/22/matteo-salvini-i-am-proud-to-have-halted-illegal-immigration/ Matteo Salvini: ‘I Am Proud’ to Have Halted Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/18/italy-migrant-expulsions-camps-cleared/ Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.</ref> As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.<br>See also:

*Williams, Thomas D. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/22/matteo-salvini-i-am-proud-to-have-halted-illegal-immigration/ Matteo Salvini: ‘I Am Proud’ to Have Halted Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/18/italy-migrant-expulsions-camps-cleared/ Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.</ref> As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.<br>See also:

*Williams, Thomas D. (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/07/report-migrant-sea-deaths-dropped-in-2018-salvini-method-works/ Report: Migrant Sea Deaths Dropped in 2018, ‘The Salvini Method Works’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> Migration levels continued to dramatically fall,<ref>Shaw, Adam (January 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-sees-migrant-numbers-plummet-after-nationalist-policies-take-hold Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.</ref> something confirmed by [[Frontex]] data.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/21/eu-border-agency-confirms-salvinis-populist-migrant-policies-working/ EU Border Agency Confirms Salvini’s Populist Migrant Policies Working]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, Salvini planned a decree to fine migrant boats €5,500 for each migrant they transport to Italy,<ref>Multiple references:

*Williams, Thomas D. (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/07/report-migrant-sea-deaths-dropped-in-2018-salvini-method-works/ Report: Migrant Sea Deaths Dropped in 2018, ‘The Salvini Method Works’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2019.</ref> Migration levels continued to dramatically fall,<ref>Multiple references:

*Shaw, Adam (January 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-sees-migrant-numbers-plummet-after-nationalist-policies-take-hold Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.

*Tomlinson, Chris (December 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/26/italy-migrant-landings-halved-2019-due-salvini-policies/ Italy: Migrant Landings Halved in 2019 Due to Salvini Policies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2019.</ref> something confirmed by [[Frontex]] data.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/21/eu-border-agency-confirms-salvinis-populist-migrant-policies-working/ EU Border Agency Confirms Salvini’s Populist Migrant Policies Working]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref> In May 2019, Salvini planned a decree to fine migrant boats €5,500 for each migrant they transport to Italy,<ref>Multiple references:

*Tondo, Lorenzo (May 13, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/13/italy-fine-ngo-boats-migrants-salvini Italy plans to fine NGO boats up to €5,500 per rescued migrant]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.

*Tondo, Lorenzo (May 13, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/13/italy-fine-ngo-boats-migrants-salvini Italy plans to fine NGO boats up to €5,500 per rescued migrant]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.

*Albanese, Chiara (May 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-11/italy-s-salvini-seeks-stronger-powers-over-control-of-the-sea Italy's Salvini Seeks Stronger Powers Over Control of the Sea]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.

*Albanese, Chiara (May 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-11/italy-s-salvini-seeks-stronger-powers-over-control-of-the-sea Italy's Salvini Seeks Stronger Powers Over Control of the Sea]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 14, 2019.