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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>
 
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>
  
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Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,<ref>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.</ref><ref>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.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/> 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>
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Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,<ref>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.</ref><ref>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.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/> 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:
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*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.
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*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>
  
 
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Matteo Salvini (born March 9, 1973[1]) is an Italian politician who serves as the leader of Lega Nord. Salvini holds strong conservative and right-wing populist views.

Biography

Salvini was born on March 9, 1973, in Milan.[1] While originally having communist leanings, Salvini moved politically to the Right as time went on.[2] Prior to becoming the federal secretary of Lega Nord, Salvini served in several positions, including in the Milan City Council, the Italian parliament, and the European Parliament.[1] As Lega Nord's leader, he expanded the party's appeal outside Northern Italy, even renaming the party to "The League".[3][4] In the 2018 general election, The League made massive gains, quadrupling its vote share.

Political positions

Salvini is a Euroskeptic[5] who also supports leaving the Euro.[6] He supports putting the Italian people first when making policy, as opposed to advancing globalist ideals.[7]

Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,[8][9] and he supports strong border security actions.[6] He also supports enacting tariffs on foreign products.[10] A strong supporter of Donald Trump, Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.[11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Matteo Salvini. European Parliament. March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. ↑ Binnie, Isla; Scherer, Steve (March 7, 2018). Matteo Salvini, the everyman leader of Italy's populist revolt. Reuters. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ Kirchgaessner, Stephanie; Tondo, Lorenzo (February 28, 2018). Matteo Salvini extends Northern League's appeal as far south as Sicily. The Guardian. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ Balmer, Crispian (February 9, 2018). Italy's League leaves northern bastions, bangs anti-migrant drum. Reuters. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ Deacon, Liam (January 20, 2018). Italian Election Favourite Blasts Brussels: ‘The EU Can Go F*ck Itself’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Montgomery, Jack (January 6, 2018). Italy’s Lega Nord Commits to Leaving the Euro, Tripling Deportations, and Securing the Border. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  7. ↑ Binnie, Isla (February 24, 2018). League leader pledges to put Italians first as election campaign intensifies. Reuters. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  8. ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (January 31, 2018). Italy’s Salvini Promises Sealed Borders, ‘Today’s Islam Is a Danger’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  9. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (February 28, 2018). Italian Populist Leader Slams Pro-Migrant Bishop: ‘The Gospel Doesn’t Say to Welcome Everyone’. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  10. ↑ Koukakis, Nasos (March 2, 2018). Not all Europeans hate Trump's tariff policy — Italy's far-right PM candidate loves it. CNBC. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ Multiple references:
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