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Monday, Jul 14, 2025

Salvini's Legal Vindication: A Renewed Campaign for Justice in Italy

Mediaset's Pier Silvio Berlusconi calls for continuity in Berlusconi's pursuit of judicial reform, as Salvini emerges victorious in the Open Arms case.
In a significant development in Italian politics, a cordial phone conversation took place between Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Pier Silvio Berlusconi, CEO of Mediaset.

This follows Salvini’s acquittal in the controversial Open Arms case, where he faced charges related to his strict immigration policies enforced during his tenure as Interior Minister.

In Palermo, the court's decision underscored what Salvini termed 'a correct, just, and healthy separation between prosecution and investigation.' Despite this favorable outcome, Salvini emphasized the need for systemic reform.

His advocacy for the separation of careers in the judiciary seeks to establish such fairness uniformly across Italy, alongside accountability measures for magistrates.

Pier Silvio Berlusconi, reflecting the legacy of his late father Silvio Berlusconi's pursuit of judicial reform, expressed his support for Salvini, urging the center-right coalition to complete the judicial reforms initiated by the former prime minister.

Salvini welcomed the solidarity, identifying Berlusconi's ongoing influence within the political sphere.

Expressing gratitude, he also mentioned Elon Musk’s endorsement, acknowledging Musk as an 'enlightened individual.'

General Roberto Vannacci, a legislator in the European Parliament, reiterated this support, celebrating the verdict as a vindication of legal integrity in the face of illegal immigration challenges.

Vannacci hailed Salvini’s resolve, asserting that the decision was not only a personal victory for Salvini but a triumph for Italian sovereignty and patriotism.

However, the case remains contentious as Open Arms plans to appeal the verdict, perpetuating the debate over immigration policies and judicial practices.

Salvini's remarks following the decision hint at ongoing tensions with former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, but he dismisses concerns over these political frictions.

This legal victory for Salvini also comes amid heightened anxiety over domestic security, as Italy braces for potential threats during the festive season.

The attacks elsewhere in Europe add urgency to his call for increased security measures—a reflection of the intricate balance between security, justice, and political maneuvering in modern Italy.
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