Italy’s Matteo Salvini won another term as leader of the League after pledging to push against support for Ukraine
Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister, was re-elected leader of the far-right League, a party in the country’s ruling coalition. He had pledged to press the government to stop financial support for Ukraine, questioning whether Italy should keep sending money and weapons there. Massimo Garavaglia was his sole challenger.
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On Sunday, the League chose Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister, to continue as head of the far-right party. The party is part of Italy’s ruling coalition. Salvini has pledged to press the government to stop financial support for Ukraine and said Italy should reconsider sending money and weapons. Reuters reported that Salvini called an extraordinary party congress in September; analysts viewed the move as an effort to shore up his authority before a general election due next year. His sole challenger was Massimo Garavaglia. Salvini, who has led the League since 2013, said his first priority would be approval of Italy’s 2027-2029 budget bill on Tuesday. Recent polls put the League below 5%, behind coalition ally Forza Italia, Reuters reported.
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Reporting
- Bloomberg — Italy’s Salvini Wins New League Mandate With Anti-Ukraine Pledge - Bloomberg
- U.S. News & World Report — Italy's League Leader Salvini Secures Reappointment Ahead of Polls Next Year
- wtvbam.com — Italy’s League leader Salvini secures reappointment ahead of polls next year | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County
- ilsole24ore.com — Lega: Salvini re-elected as leader with 75 per cent of the vote. ‘Stop arms to Kyiv’ - Il Sole 24 ORE
Verifier’s note
The reports confirm Salvini was reelected League leader on October 25 and had pledged to press the government to stop support for Ukraine. The event is current, and Il Sole 24 Ore independently confirms the result and the anti-Ukraine position.