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Salvini and League call for remigration after incorrectly blaming a "foreigner" for a murder. Salvini proposes bill for Italy to exit WHO

League drops ‘remigration’ call after killer turns out to be Italian

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

League Party retracts statements blaming a “foreigner” for the murder of Reggio Emilia pizzaiolo Raffaele Stipa once the suspect is confirmed to be a 42-year-old Italian man. Their calls for remigration were loud.

The Supreme Court upholds Salvini acquittal in open Arms case. By Sergio D’Afflitto, CC BY-SA 3.0 it, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16021795

Italy’s top court upholds Salvini acquittal in migrant case

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini acquittal in a migrant kidnapping case, closing the door to any further appeals.

Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

Supreme Court postpones Salvini Open Arms appeal

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s supreme Court of Cassation has postponed to 17 December a hearing on the per saltum appeal filed by the Palermo Prosecutor’s Office against the acquittal of Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini in the Open Arms case.

Prosecutors appeal Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Palermo prosecutors have lodged an appeal with Italy’s highest court against the acquittal of Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini over his 2019 decision to block a migrant rescue vessel.

Salvini hails China as innovation giant

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has described China as a “colossus of innovation”. He also urged Italian companies to seize opportunities in the Asian market, following a three-day visit to the country.

Saviano tells Salvini ‘Shame on You’ at Defamation Trial

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano told Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini “shame on you” in court on Wednesday during a defamation trial in Rome. The case centres on comments Saviano made in 2018, when Salvini was interior minister and blocking migrant rescue ships.

Deputy Permier Tajania and Deputy PM Salvini disagree over German elections. Now over the place of the EU. Salvini remarks about macron result in diplomatic spat

Deputy PMs clash over EU

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Deputy PMs disagree over the place of the EU. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Sunday that Europe must strengthen rather than break apart in today’s global climate. In contrast, fellow Deputy PM Matteo Salvini wants to challenge VdL’s defence plan.

Italy’s Deputy PMs disagree over Germany vote

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani, leader of the centre-right Forza Italia (FI) party, reaffirmed his strong pro-European stance during a meeting in Pietrelcina. The event, focused on Europe’s Christian roots, comes ahead of the European People’s Party (EPP) congress in Valencia in April.

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Salvini Criticised Over Train Disruption in Milan

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Members of Italy’s opposition criticised Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday over severe train disruption at Milan’s Central Station.

Salvini Calls for Justice Reform Following Open Arms Acquittal

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday reiterated the need for a judicial reform to separate judges’ and prosecutors’ career paths. His comments followed his Open Arms acquittal in Palermo on Friday.