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'''Matteo Salvini''' (born March 9, 1973<ref name="EuroParl"/>) is a [[Italy|Italian]] politician who serves as his country's Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the leader of [[Lega Nord]]. Salvini holds strong [[National conservatism|national conservative]] views.
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'''Matteo Salvini''' (born March 9, 1973<ref name="EuroParl"/>) is a [[Italy|Italian]] politician is the leader of [[Lega Nord]] and who served as his country's Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Salvini holds strong [[National conservatism|national conservative]] views.
  
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
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*Somerville, Ewan (July 23, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-migrant-rescue-boats-turn-away-salvini-boycott-europe-meeting-a9016111.html Italy’s populist government to continue turning refugee rescue boats away as they boycott European crisis meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
 
*Somerville, Ewan (July 23, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-migrant-rescue-boats-turn-away-salvini-boycott-europe-meeting-a9016111.html Italy’s populist government to continue turning refugee rescue boats away as they boycott European crisis meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
 
*Jenkins, Marina (August 1, 2019). [https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/01/salvini-bans-new-migrant-rescue-boat-from-entering-italian-waters Salvini bans new migrant rescue boat from entering Italian waters]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
 
*Jenkins, Marina (August 1, 2019). [https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/01/salvini-bans-new-migrant-rescue-boat-from-entering-italian-waters Salvini bans new migrant rescue boat from entering Italian waters]. ''Euronews''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (August 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/04/salvini-victory-ngo-ship-gives-up-on-landing-migrants-in-italy-heads-to-malta/ Salvini Victory: NGO Ship Gives Up on Landing Migrants in Italy, Heads to Malta]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.</ref> Because of funding cuts on pro-migrant organizations that Salvini enacted, those organizations laid off thousands of workers.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/11/italian-pro-migrant-groups-facing-15000-job-losses-after-salvini-cuts/ Italian Pro-Migrant Groups Facing 15,000 Job Losses After Salvini Cuts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, Salvini closed what had been the largest migrant center in Europe.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Tomlinson, Chris (August 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/04/salvini-victory-ngo-ship-gives-up-on-landing-migrants-in-italy-heads-to-malta/ Salvini Victory: NGO Ship Gives Up on Landing Migrants in Italy, Heads to Malta]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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*Balmer, Crispian (August 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/in-new-migrant-standoff-italys-salvini-blocks-two-ngo-boats-idUSKCN1V315R In new migrant standoff, Italy's Salvini blocks two NGO boats]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
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*Mangiapane, Guglielmo (August 16, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/italys-salvini-dismisses-fears-for-health-of-stranded-migrants-idUSKCN1V60K2 Italy's Salvini dismisses fears for health of stranded migrants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-eleonore/italy-bans-german-flagged-rescue-ship-to-enter-its-waters-sources-idUSKCN1VH1J5 Italy bans German-flagged rescue ship to enter its waters: sources]. ''Reuters''. August 27, 2019. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-mare-jonio/italys-salvini-bans-latest-migrant-ship-entering-waters-idUSKCN1VI280 Italy's Salvini bans latest migrant ship entering waters]. ''Reuters''. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/italys-salvini-issues-new-migrant-ban-as-seeks-to-derail-new-coalition-idUSKCN1VM19K Italy's Salvini issues new migrant ban as seeks to derail new coalition]. ''Reuters''. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.</ref> Because of funding cuts on pro-migrant organizations that Salvini enacted, those organizations laid off thousands of workers.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/11/italian-pro-migrant-groups-facing-15000-job-losses-after-salvini-cuts/ Italian Pro-Migrant Groups Facing 15,000 Job Losses After Salvini Cuts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.</ref> In July 2019, Salvini closed what had been the largest migrant center in Europe.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/09/promise-kept-salvini-makes-personal-appearance-as-migrant-centre-once-europes-largest-closes/ ‘Promise Kept’: Salvini Makes Personal Appearance as Migrant Centre, Once Europe’s Largest, Closes]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
 
*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/09/promise-kept-salvini-makes-personal-appearance-as-migrant-centre-once-europes-largest-closes/ ‘Promise Kept’: Salvini Makes Personal Appearance as Migrant Centre, Once Europe’s Largest, Closes]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
 
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48920235 Italy's Salvini shuts Europe's one-time largest migrant centre]. ''BBC News''. July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
 
*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48920235 Italy's Salvini shuts Europe's one-time largest migrant centre]. ''BBC News''. July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
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*Fonte, Giuseppe; Jones, Gavin (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-salvini-pulls-plug-on-government-calls-for-elections-idUSKCN1UY1U8 Italy's Salvini pulls plug on government, calls for elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
 
*Fonte, Giuseppe; Jones, Gavin (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-salvini-pulls-plug-on-government-calls-for-elections-idUSKCN1UY1U8 Italy's Salvini pulls plug on government, calls for elections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
 
*Barry, Colleen (August 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/8f691cfdf4ce4104893aca9ff27ad051 Italy’s Salvini pushes for a new election over deadlocks]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
 
*Barry, Colleen (August 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/8f691cfdf4ce4104893aca9ff27ad051 Italy’s Salvini pushes for a new election over deadlocks]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Lyman, Eric J. (August 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/12/matteo-salvini-northern-league-head-has-eyes-prime/ Italy's anti-immigrant leader demands vote that threatens to propel him to prime minister]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
 
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*Fonte, Giuseppe; Rossi, Sara (August 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-confidence/italys-league-seeks-to-trigger-elections-files-censure-motion-idUSKCN1UZ0Z7 Italy's League seeks to trigger elections, files censure motion]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref>
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*Fonte, Giuseppe; Rossi, Sara (August 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-confidence/italys-league-seeks-to-trigger-elections-files-censure-motion-idUSKCN1UZ0Z7 Italy's League seeks to trigger elections, files censure motion]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.</ref> His pulling out of the coalition backfired, with the M5S agreeing to pursue an alliance with the far-left Italian Democratic Party.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Shaw, Adam (August 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-5-star-deal-elections-salvini-ousted Italy’s 5-Star makes deal with left-wingers to avoid elections; nationalist Salvini ousted]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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*Sylvers, Eric (August 28, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-parties-reach-deal-to-form-new-government-11567014240 Italian Party Rivals Join Up to Form New Government]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*Bernal, Rafael (August 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/459163-italy-forms-new-coalition-government Italy forms new coalition government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*D'Emilio, Frances; Zampano, Giada (August 28, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/af44d9cc445d4ffb858cd692aae37cd2 Italy’s Conte might be back at helm with Salvini shut out]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*Barry, Colleen; Zampano, Giada (August 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/376d97bb5f4d4a31bc4a64a2fa4af2a3 Italy’s bitter political foes unite in bid to foil Salvini]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/salvini-blasts-new-italian-government-as-least-democratic-ever/ Salvini Blasts New Italian Government As Least Democratic Ever]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-progressive-surprise-11567121442 Italy’s Progressive Surprise]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. August 29, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/02/italy-proposed-leftist-coalition-faces-widespread-opposition/ Italy: Proposed Leftist Coalition Faces Widespread Opposition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2019.</ref> Conte announced the leftist cabinet on September 4, 2019, and they were sworn in the following day, ending Salvini's tenure in the government.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Fonte, Giuseppe; Amante, Angelo (September 4, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italian-pm-sets-seal-on-new-government-unveils-cabinet-idUSKCN1VP0W1 Italian PM sets seal on new government, unveils cabinet]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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*Balmer, Crispian; Fonte, Giuseppe (September 5, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/new-italian-coalition-sworn-in-seeks-better-ties-with-europe-idUSKCN1VQ165 New Italian coalition sworn in, seeks better ties with Europe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/12/italians-prefer-salvini-coalition-new-leftist-govt/ Italians Prefer Salvini Coalition To New Leftist Govt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.</ref> The new coalition began reinstating status-quo, open borders immigration policies,<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/09/14/with-salvini-gone-new-m5s-democrat-govt-invites-migrants-land-in-italy/ With Salvini Gone, New M5S-Democrat Govt Invites Migrants to Land in Italy]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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*Balmer, Crispian (September 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/in-break-with-past-rome-lets-charity-ship-head-to-italian-port-idUSKCN1VZ05S In break with past, Rome lets charity ship head to Italian port]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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*Brito, Renata; D'Emilio, Frances (September 14, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/2d8aa7447e18432884392a1fea5500a1 Italy: Rescue boat with 82 migrants can dock at Italian isle]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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*Neslen, Arthur (September 14, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italian-welcome-for-82-migrants-marks-end-of-salvinis-propaganda-says-minister/ Italian welcome for 82 migrants marks ‘end of Salvini’s propaganda,’ says minister]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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*Legorano, Giovanni (September 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-new-government-allows-in-migrants-testing-voters-tolerance-11568484151 Italy’s New Government Allows In Migrants, Testing Voters’ Tolerance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
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*Tondo, Lorenzo (September 14, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/14/italys-new-government-says-migrants-can-disembark-from-rescue-boat Italy's new government says migrants can disembark from rescue boat]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/22/business-as-usual-ngo-ship-allowed-to-land-another-182-migrants-in-post-salvini-italy/ Business as Usual: NGO Ship Allowed to Land Another 182 Migrants in Post-Salvini Italy]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/28/migrants-set-favela-like-camp-steps-away-roman-colosseum/ Migrants Set up Favela-Like Camp Steps Away from Roman Colosseum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (October 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/14/illegal-migrant-formerly-deported-salvini-mocks-populist-leader/ Illegal Migrant Formerly Deported by Salvini Mocks Populist Leader]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (October 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/10/15/matteo-salvini-laments-immigrant-resurgence-under-new-leftist-government/ Matteo Salvini Laments Immigrant Resurgence Under New Leftist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Ciociola, Andrea (October 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-lets-french-migrant-ship-dock-to-anger-of-far-right-idUSKBN1WU2JL Italy lets French migrant ship dock to anger of far right]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> and Salvini and the League strongly criticized the new coalition and its globalist policies.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/10/salvini-party-mps-heckle-italian-pm-speech-demanding-election/ Salvini Party MPs Heckle Italian PM Speech, Demanding Fresh Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/11/salvini-attacks-italian-pm-i-leave-chair-him-keep-my-dignity/ Salvini Attacks Italian PM: ‘I Leave the Chair To Him But I Keep My Dignity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (September 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/15/salvini-italy-once-again-europes-refugee-camp-as-leftist-government-reopens-ports/ Salvini: Italy Once Again ‘Europe’s Refugee Camp’ as Leftist Government Reopens Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
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*Camilli, Carmelo (September 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league/league-leader-salvini-promises-referendums-to-counter-new-italy-government-idUSKBN1W00HE League leader Salvini promises referendums to counter new Italy government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/17/salvini-promises-trigger-referendums-crowd-80000/ Addressing Crowd of 80,000 Supporters, Populist Salvini Calls for Immigration Referendum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
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*Jones, Gavin (October 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-league/salvinis-right-rallies-in-rome-to-protest-against-italy-government-idUSKBN1WY0J4 Salvini's right rallies in Rome to protest against Italy government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
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*Zindulka, Kurt (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/20/italy-7-bodies-recovered-migrant-shipwreck-mediterranean/ Salvini: Migrant Drownings Caused by ‘Do-Gooders’ Re-opening Ports, Encouraging Smugglers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/10/20/salvini-being-called-populist-is-compliment/ Salvini: Being Called a Populist ‘Is a Compliment’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/15/italy-salvini-forms-alliance-with-berlusconi-against-leftist-coalition/ Italy: Salvini Forms Alliance with Berlusconi Against New Leftist Coalition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 15, 2019.</ref> Salvini also became Italy's most trusted political leader.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/salvini-now-most-trusted-political-leader-italy/ Poll: Salvini Now Most Trusted Political Leader in Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref>
  
 
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==Political positions==
 
[[File:Mike Pompeo and Matteo Salvini.jpg|thumb|250px|Salvini with U.S. Secretary of State [[Mike Pompeo]], June 2019]]
 
[[File:Mike Pompeo and Matteo Salvini.jpg|thumb|250px|Salvini with U.S. Secretary of State [[Mike Pompeo]], June 2019]]
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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> and who opposes [[Turkey|Turkish]] membership in the EU.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/08/salvini-axe-turkey-eu-process/ Salvini: Turkey ‘Has Nothing to Do with Europe’, Will ‘Never Enter EU on Our Watch’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.</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:
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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.<br>However, Salvini later stated he would not leave the Euro:
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*Aloisi, Silvia (August 10, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italy-not-thinking-about-leaving-euro-salvini-idUSKCN1V00I6 Italy not thinking about leaving euro: Salvini]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Amante, Angelo (October 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-salvini/italys-euroskeptic-leader-salvini-says-euro-is-irreversible-idUSKBN1WT1R2 Italy's euroskeptic leader Salvini says euro is 'irreversible']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.</ref> and who opposes [[Turkey|Turkish]] membership in the EU.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/04/08/salvini-axe-turkey-eu-process/ Salvini: Turkey ‘Has Nothing to Do with Europe’, Will ‘Never Enter EU on Our Watch’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.</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> and he has criticized the concept of surrogate motherhood as a threat to the traditional family.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/18/matteo-salvini-blasts-surrogacy-womb-rent-makes-me-sick/ Matteo Salvini Blasts Surrogacy: Womb for Rent ‘Makes Me Sick’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes relatively conservative positions on social issues and supports the pro-family World Congress of Families.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/19/salvini-pro-family-congress-attendance-sparks-italy-coalition-conflict/ Salvini Pro-Family Congress Attendance Sparks Italy Coalition Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.<br>See also:
 
*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> and he has criticized the concept of surrogate motherhood as a threat to the traditional family.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/18/matteo-salvini-blasts-surrogacy-womb-rent-makes-me-sick/ Matteo Salvini Blasts Surrogacy: Womb for Rent ‘Makes Me Sick’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes relatively conservative positions on social issues and supports the pro-family World Congress of Families.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/19/salvini-pro-family-congress-attendance-sparks-italy-coalition-conflict/ Salvini Pro-Family Congress Attendance Sparks Italy Coalition Conflict]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.<br>See also:
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*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.
 
*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.
 
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/04/17/salvini-risk-of-islamic-terrorist-infiltration-from-libya-a-certainty/ Salvini: Risk of Islamic Terrorist Infiltration from Libya ‘a Certainty’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
 
*Williams, Thomas D. (April 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/04/17/salvini-risk-of-islamic-terrorist-infiltration-from-libya-a-certainty/ Salvini: Risk of Islamic Terrorist Infiltration from Libya ‘a Certainty’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/27/salvini-says-no-to-eurabia-in-italy-after-report-on-swedish-migrant-areas/ Salvini Says No to ‘Eurabia’ in Italy After Report on Swedish Migrant Areas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
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*Tomlinson, Chris (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/27/salvini-says-no-to-eurabia-in-italy-after-report-on-swedish-migrant-areas/ Salvini Says No to ‘Eurabia’ in Italy After Report on Swedish Migrant Areas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
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*Montgomery, Jack (August 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/12/salvini-rebukes-richard-gere-migrants-tells-him-fly-them-hollywood-villas/ Salvini Rebukes Richard Gere on Migrants, Tells Him to Fly Them to His ‘Hollywood Villas’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.</ref> and he supports strong border security actions.<ref name="MontgomeryJan2018"/><ref>Multiple references:
 
*Scherer, Steve (June 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.
 
*Scherer, Steve (June 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.
 
*Montgomery, Jack (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/italys-trump-salvini-wants-build-wall-stop-illegal-migration-balkans/ Italy’s Trump: Salvini Wants to Build a Wall to Stop Illegal Migration from Balkans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.</ref> He has called for supporting Italian families and increasing the native birthrate rather than supporting migrants.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Montgomery, Jack (June 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/29/italys-trump-salvini-wants-build-wall-stop-illegal-migration-balkans/ Italy’s Trump: Salvini Wants to Build a Wall to Stop Illegal Migration from Balkans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2019.</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.
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*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]],<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/07/go-donald-go-italys-salvini-congratulates-trump-on-midterms/ ‘Go, Donald, Go!’: Italy’s Salvini Congratulates Trump on Midterms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.<br>See also:
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*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.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (August 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/08/26/maltese-politician-praises-salvini-for-halting-organized-crime-of-mass-migration/ Maltese Politician Praises Salvini for Halting ‘Organized Crime’ of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2019.</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]],<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/07/go-donald-go-italys-salvini-congratulates-trump-on-midterms/ ‘Go, Donald, Go!’: Italy’s Salvini Congratulates Trump on Midterms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.<br>See also:
 
*Follain, John; Krause-Jackson, Flavia (January 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/italy-s-salvini-to-trump-i-can-be-your-closest-ally-in-europe Italy’s Salvini to Trump: I Can Be Your Closest Ally in Europe]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Follain, John; Krause-Jackson, Flavia (January 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-01/italy-s-salvini-to-trump-i-can-be-your-closest-ally-in-europe Italy’s Salvini to Trump: I Can Be Your Closest Ally in Europe]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*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.
 
*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.
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*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
*Foster, Peter (August 28, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/populist-duo-viktor-orban-matteo-salvini-call-deportation-migrants/ Populist duo Viktor Orban and Matteo Salvini call for deportation of migrants from Europe]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
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*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> and he has similar views as Poland's [[Jarosław Kaczyński]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Tomlinson, Chris (June 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/06/02/orban-not-joining-salvini-led-eu-parliament-group/ Orban Not Joining Salvini-led EU Parliament Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.</ref> who complimented his policies' effects,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Montgomery, Jack (August 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/08/30/orban-to-brother-in-arms-salvini-hungarians-will-never-forget-your-fight-for-strong-borders-european-heritage/ Orban to ‘Brother in Arms’ Salvini: Hungarians ‘Will Never Forget’ Your Fight for Strong Borders, European Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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*Tomlinson, Chris (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/hungarian-minister-with-salvini-europe-was-safe/ Hungarian Minister: With Salvini Europe Was Safe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref> and he has similar views as Poland's [[Jarosław Kaczyński]].<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/04/italys-salvini-to-meet-polish-conservative-leader-to-discuss-potential-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini to Meet Polish Conservative Leader to Discuss Potential Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
 
*Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/04/italys-salvini-to-meet-polish-conservative-leader-to-discuss-potential-alliance/ Italy’s Salvini to Meet Polish Conservative Leader to Discuss Potential Alliance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
 
*Friedman, Victoria (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/10/european-spring-italys-salvini-building-alliance-with-poland-to-save-europe/ ‘European Spring’: Italy’s Salvini Building Alliance with Poland to ‘Save Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes a relatively positive stance toward Brexit and has criticized the EU for its stance against the UK.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/09/14/salvini-italy-britain-side-brexit-negotiations-criticises-eu-anti-democratic-punish/ Salvini: Italy on Britain’s Side in Brexit Negotiations, EU has Anti-Democratic Habits, Desire to Punish]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.</ref> He has criticized [[liberal]] globalists, including [[Angela Merkel]], [[Emmanuel Macron]], and the EU's leadership for their policies.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Friedman, Victoria (January 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/10/european-spring-italys-salvini-building-alliance-with-poland-to-save-europe/ ‘European Spring’: Italy’s Salvini Building Alliance with Poland to ‘Save Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> Salvini takes a relatively positive stance toward Brexit and has criticized the EU for its stance against the UK.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/09/14/salvini-italy-britain-side-brexit-negotiations-criticises-eu-anti-democratic-punish/ Salvini: Italy on Britain’s Side in Brexit Negotiations, EU has Anti-Democratic Habits, Desire to Punish]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.</ref> He has criticized [[liberal]] globalists, including [[Angela Merkel]], [[Emmanuel Macron]], and the EU's leadership for their policies.<ref>Multiple references:
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Salvini takes a skeptical stance on China's Belt and Road Initiative, warning against foreign companies "colonizing Italy."<ref>Follain, John (March 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-11/salvini-warns-against-colonizing-italy-ahead-of-china-accord Salvini Warns Against ‘Colonizing Italy’ Before China Accord]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.<br>See also:
 
Salvini takes a skeptical stance on China's Belt and Road Initiative, warning against foreign companies "colonizing Italy."<ref>Follain, John (March 11, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-11/salvini-warns-against-colonizing-italy-ahead-of-china-accord Salvini Warns Against ‘Colonizing Italy’ Before China Accord]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.<br>See also:
 
*Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (March 19, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-plans-scaled-back-silk-road-agreement/ Italy plans scaled-back Silk Road agreement]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.</ref> He has also called for protecting "sensitive" Italian data from China.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-china-salvini/italys-salvini-says-china-cannot-be-in-control-of-sensitive-data-idUSKCN1SQ0RU Italy's Salvini says China cannot be in control of sensitive data]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref>
 
*Sciorilli Borrelli, Silvia (March 19, 2019). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-plans-scaled-back-silk-road-agreement/ Italy plans scaled-back Silk Road agreement]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.</ref> He has also called for protecting "sensitive" Italian data from China.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-china-salvini/italys-salvini-says-china-cannot-be-in-control-of-sensitive-data-idUSKCN1SQ0RU Italy's Salvini says China cannot be in control of sensitive data]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref>
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Matteo Salvini

Matteo Salvini (born March 9, 1973[1]) is a Italian politician is the leader of Lega Nord and who served as his country's Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Salvini holds strong national conservative 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] While Lega Nord was in serious trouble when he became party leader in 2013, Salvini significantly grew the party to become the country's dominant political force by 2018 through focusing on a nationalist and populist agenda similar to that of U.S. President Donald Trump.[5]

Salvini is known for his effective use of social media.[6]

Interior Minister

In the 2018 general election, The League made massive gains, quadrupling its vote share. It performed so well that it became the dominant party in its coalition,[7] and Salvini had a very real chance of becoming Italy's prime minister.[8] Ultimately, Salvini became Italy's interior minister – giving him control over the country's immigration policy – as well as its deputy prime minister under a coalition government with the anti-establishment Five Star Movement.[9]

Salvini immediately went to work advancing his conservative immigration agenda as Italy's interior minister, visiting an immigration camp in Sicily soon after being sworn in.[10] Shortly afterward, he released his three-point immigration plan, which involved building more repatriation centers, reducing illegal immigration, and increasing deportations.[11] 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,[12] and he said he would continue such actions.[13] In July 2018, Salvini blocked a private Italian ship carrying migrants from docking.[14] By the end of 2018, migrant ships stopped their activities because of Italian pressure.[15] Overall, Salvini was able to advance his conservative agenda.[16] By July 2018, he was Italy's most trusted politician, based on polling data.[17] Through his conservative policies, Salvini promoted traditional Christian values.[18]

Among other actions, Salvini pushed to strengthen Italy's self-defense laws to allow citizens to defend their homes from intruders.[19] He ordered that benefits for asylum seekers be massively reduced.[20] In August 2018, he would change identification forms to list one's "mother" and "father", rather than "parent one" and "parent two."[21] 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.[22] Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.[23] He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the UN Global Compact on Migration.[24] In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,[25] and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.[26] As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.[27] Migration levels continued to dramatically fall,[28] something confirmed by Frontex data.[29] In May 2019, Salvini planned a decree to fine migrant boats €5,500 for each migrant they transport to Italy,[30] and the following month, he formally issued the decree which also included measures protecting the police.[31] Notably, Salvini began enforcing the law immediately after coming into force, countering a left-wing German migrant captain's attempts to abet illegal immigration to Italy.[32] Because of funding cuts on pro-migrant organizations that Salvini enacted, those organizations laid off thousands of workers.[33] In July 2019, Salvini closed what had been the largest migrant center in Europe.[34]

Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.[35]

Salvini and the League promoted gun rights as interior minister,[36][37] and in March 2019, the Italian legislature passed a self-defense law he supported.[38] He took a confrontational stance toward the European Union.[39] In April 2019, Salvini announced he would increase police oversight of Islamic cultural centers.[40] Helped by Italy's Supreme Court, Salvini worked to strengthen regulations against cannabis in Italy.[41]

Under Salvini's leadership, crime levels fell an average of 15% from 2018 to 2019.[42] In July 2019, Italy began increased border security patrols along its border with Slovenia because of increased illegal immigration levels.[43] Salvini worked to evict migrant illegally living in abandoned buildings.[44]

In the May 2019 European Parliament elections, which Salvini put much effort into, the League performed very strongly, becoming the largest party in Italy with over 34% of the vote and one of the largest parties in the parliament.[45] The League performed particularly well in small towns and areas most affected by the migrant crisis.[46] Salvini launched a European Parliament group Identity and Democracy.[47]

On August 8, 2018, Salvini called for new elections due to significant policy disagreements with the more liberal M5S.[48] His pulling out of the coalition backfired, with the M5S agreeing to pursue an alliance with the far-left Italian Democratic Party.[49] Conte announced the leftist cabinet on September 4, 2019, and they were sworn in the following day, ending Salvini's tenure in the government.[50] The new coalition began reinstating status-quo, open borders immigration policies,[51] and Salvini and the League strongly criticized the new coalition and its globalist policies.[52] Salvini also became Italy's most trusted political leader.[53]

Political positions

Salvini with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, June 2019

Salvini is a Euroskeptic[54] who also supports leaving the Euro[55] and who opposes Turkish membership in the EU.[56] He supports putting the Italian people first when making policy, as opposed to advancing globalist ideals.[57] As Deputy Prime Minister, he has called for remaining in the EU and changing it from the inside.[58] He is also a critic of compulsory vaccination,[59] and he has criticized the concept of surrogate motherhood as a threat to the traditional family.[60] Salvini takes relatively conservative positions on social issues and supports the pro-family World Congress of Families.[61] Salvini takes tough-on-crime positions and, along with other members of the League, supports the chemical castration of rapists.[62]

Salvini also takes a strong position against mass migration and Islam,[63] and he supports strong border security actions.[55][64] He has called for supporting Italian families and increasing the native birthrate rather than supporting migrants.[65] He also supports enacting tariffs on foreign products.[66] A strong supporter of Donald Trump,[67] Salvini met him in 2016 while Trump was still a presidential candidate.[68] 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,[69] and he is a supporter of Israel in general.[70] Salvini also has formed alliances with Marine Le Pen in France and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands,[7][71] and he has expressed a desire for creating a Europe-wide coalition of patriotic parties.[72] Salvini also has a strong relationship with Viktor Orbán of Hungary,[73] who complimented his policies' effects,[74] and he has similar views as Poland's Jarosław Kaczyński.[75] Salvini takes a relatively positive stance toward Brexit and has criticized the EU for its stance against the UK.[76] He has criticized liberal globalists, including Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, and the EU's leadership for their policies.[77] Because of Salvini's criticisms, along with those from other Italian leaders, France recalled its ambassador to Italy in February 2019.[78]

Salvini takes a skeptical stance on China's Belt and Road Initiative, warning against foreign companies "colonizing Italy."[79] He has also called for protecting "sensitive" Italian data from China.[80]

Unlike other Italian politicians, Salvini is not afraid of mixing his Christian profession with his politics.[81]

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. ↑ Lyman, Eric J. (June 4, 2018). Matteo Salvini expands clout of Italy's League by stealing page from Trump's immigration playbook. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  6. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Multiple references:
  8. ↑ Birnbaum, Michael; Pitrelli, Stefano (March 6, 2018). Matteo Salvini could be Western Europe's first far-right leader since 1945. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  9. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  10. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  11. ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (June 7, 2018). Italy Minister Salvini Announces 3-Point Immigration Program. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  12. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  13. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  14. ↑ For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants. The Local. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  15. ↑ Legorano, Giovanni (December 7, 2018). Cowed Aid Agencies Cease Migrant Rescues in the Mediterranean. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  16. ↑ Legorano, Giovanni (June 29, 2018). Italy’s Salvini Puts Roadblocks in Migrants’ Way While Reaching Out to Fellow European Populists. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  17. ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (July 4, 2018). Poll: Populist Salvini the Most Trusted Politician in Italy. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  18. ↑ Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (May 30, 2019). Italy’s Matteo Salvini returning to European Union’s ‘Christian roots’: Cdl Mueller. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  19. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). Italian Gun Ownership on the Rise as Populist Salvini Offers Stronger Self-Defence Laws. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  20. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). Italy Slashes Asylum Seeker Benefit Payments. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  21. ↑ Multiple references:
  22. ↑ Multiple references:
  23. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  24. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  25. ↑ Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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  26. ↑ Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  27. ↑ Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings. Reuters. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
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  28. ↑ Shaw, Adam (January 30, 2019). Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold. Fox News. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  29. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2019). EU Border Agency Confirms Salvini’s Populist Migrant Policies Working. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  30. ↑ Multiple references:
  31. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  32. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  33. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (June 11, 2019). Italian Pro-Migrant Groups Facing 15,000 Job Losses After Salvini Cuts. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  34. ↑ Multiple references:
  35. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  36. ↑ Johanningsmeier, Emma (November 7, 2018). Italy Loosens Gun Laws as Matteo Salvini Polishes His Tough Guy Image. The New York Times. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  37. ↑ Hawkins, Awr (March 17, 2019). Italy Eyes Stand Your Ground-Style Law for Lethal Firearm Use. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  38. ↑ Multiple references:
  39. ↑ Amaro, Silvia (March 22, 2019). Italy is side-lining itself from the EU. And its populist deputy leader stands to benefit. CNBC. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  40. ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (April 26, 2019). Salvini Demands Security Services Increase Observation of Islamic Cultural Centres. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  41. ↑ Italy court cracks down on cannabis shops in win for Salvini. Reuters. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
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