When Italy’s coalition government formed in June it featured members of the League and 5-Star parties. Salvini is the right-wing politician leader of the League party (formerly known as Northern League). Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini supports the new immigration policies (Photo: Facebook) Italy’s Lower House in Rome passed the legislation, championed by Matteo Salvini, late Wednesday night. Italy’s coalition government has voted to turn away immigrants applying for asylum on ‘humanitarian’ grounds. Politicians in Italy passed legislation this week that could stop the country offering sanctuary to LGBTI people fleeing persecution in their home countries.
