Matteo Salvini: "The League celebrates 40 years. It is a story of extraordinary courage and vision, and for this we cannot fail to thank those - like Umberto Bossi and Roberto Maroni" "We were born to defend the identity of peoples, becoming engine of change in Italy and Europe.
We claim it with particular pride in the weeks in which Autonomy is making concrete and decisive steps forward," Salvini wrote in a post on his Instagram account. "Best wishes, Lega!" he added in a message to his followers on Instagram. "We are proud to be part of the League," he said in a statement. "It is a proud moment for Italy and for the country," he told ANSA in an email. "I am proud to have been a part of this great club," he added, "and I will continue to do so in the future. I am grateful to all those who have helped to make the League what it is today."