RADARPOLITICO ANALYSIS
What is happening
Matteo Salvini was re-elected federal secretary of the League for the fourth time, receiving 465 votes against Massimo Garavaglia’s 146. Salvini thanked Garavaglia after the result, and the two later embraced on stage. Salvini also presented a proposal to remove “Salvini premier” from the party symbol and replace it with a design featuring Alberto da Giussano and the words “Italia” and “federale.” During his speech, he called for greater respect for the League’s positions in regions where it is in the majority and within the government.
Why it is on the Radar
The vote confirms Salvini’s leadership of the League. The proposed symbol would change the party’s displayed branding, although the sources do not state that the change has been formally adopted.