An Italian politician whose anti-immigrant policies have caused alarm across Europe renewed his push for a ministry in Italy’s new government. Umberto Bossi, whose Northern League was part of incoming Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s winning coalition in the May 13 election, said he wants the Northern League to hold the presidency of the lower chamber of Parliament, a post which would give it power in helping to decide which legislation will get priority.
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