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A woman walks in front of a campaign poster of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) in Erfurt, Germany, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

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Matteo Salvini of the League speaks to supporters during a campaign event in Bibbiano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, on Thursday, 23 January

Salvini, sardines & strongholds: Will one vote topple the government?

26/01/2020

Italy's right-wing leader Salvini targets leftist region in key vote

Italy's right-wing leader Salvini targets leftist region in key vote

25/01/2020

'Sardines' movement in Bologna, Italy hopes to block far-right

'Sardines' movement in Bologna, Italy hopes to block far-right

19/01/2020

Italy's 'sardines' have bigger fish to fry

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Italy's 'sardines' have bigger fish to fry

20/12/2019

Protesters attend a demonstration held by "the sardines", a grassroots movement against far-right League leader Matteo Salvini, in Rome, Italy, December 14, 2019.

Thousands of Italy's anti-Salvini "sardines" protest in Rome

14/12/2019

Tens of thousands turn out for anti-Salvini 'sardine' protest

Tens of thousands turn out for anti-Salvini 'sardine' protest

01/12/2019

FILE PHOTO: League party leader Matteo Salvini gestures during an anti-government demonstration in Rome, Italy, October 19, 2019.

Italy's Salvini triumphs in Umbria as ruling alliance slumps

28/10/2019

Ocean Viking: Sea change as Italy allows migrant rescue ship to dock

Sea change as Italy allows Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship to dock

14/09/2019

Italy's new coalition government to be sworn in on Thursday

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Italy's new coalition government to be sworn in on Thursday

04/09/2019

FILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte speaks to the media at the Quirinale Presidential Palace after meeting with Italian President Mattarella in Rome, Italy

Italian PM appeals to 5-Star members to back new government

02/09/2019

Could Italy's new coalition be stymied by Salvini's grip on parliament?

Could Italy's new coalition be stymied by Salvini in parliament?

30/08/2019

Shut out but revved up: could Italy's Salvini thrive in opposition?

Shut out but revved up: could Italy's Salvini thrive in opposition?

29/08/2019

'Time for a new humanism': Conte hints at change in refugee policy

'Time for a new humanism': Conte hints at change in refugee policy

28/08/2019

Italy's political crisis continues

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Italy's politicians fail to reach agreement on new government

26/08/2019

League leader Matteo Salvini speaks to the media after consultations with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, Italy, August 22, 2019

Italy needs more time to form a new government, says president

22/08/2019

Interior Minister Matteo Salvini looks on next to Italy's Minister of Labor

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Forcing Salvini to the opposition benches could change his behaviour, says pollster

22/08/2019

Migrants finally disembark Open Arms ship after nearly three weeks at sea

Migrants disembark Open Arms ship after three week ordeal

21/08/2019

Ocean Viking: out of the 103 children onboard, only 11 are accompanied

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Médecins Sans Frontières say migrants onboard 'completely exhausted'

21/08/2019

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigns on Wednesday.

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“It’s not going to be easy” - Italian MPs debate potential coalition

21/08/2019

Salvini kisses rosary after Conte criticism over religious symbols

Watch: Salvini kisses rosary after criticism over religious symbols

20/08/2019

Italy's president holding talks to find new government after Conte quits

Italy president holding talks to find new government after Conte quits

20/08/2019

Italy crisis: 5-Star says Salvini no longer a credible partner

Italy crisis: 5-Star says Salvini no longer a credible partner

18/08/2019

Spain to allow Open Arms migrants to disembark in Mallorca

Spain to allow Open Arms migrants to disembark in Mallorca

18/08/2019

The Brief: European Commission laments the Open Arms situation

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The Brief: European Commission laments the Open Arms situation

16/08/2019

Open Arms: Situation of migrants stranded at sea is 'untenable' says European Commission

Open Arms: European Commission calls situation 'untenable'

16/08/2019

Italy government feud: PM Conte slams minister Salvini as 'disloyal'

Italy government feud: PM Conte slams minister Salvini as 'disloyal'

15/08/2019