It has nothing to do with me. First of all, the fight against illegal immigration corresponds to a pre-eminent public interest, placed at the foundation of precise provisions(…) Secondly, there are specific political considerations.

The justification is that the government itself acted to verify how it could be distributed “immigrants on board the Diciotti ship”, therefore in accordance with the article 79 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union and in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 28 June 2018. The defense is therefore focused on the duties of Minister of the Interior, work resulting from the promises made during the electoral campaign. The gist is clear. The Senate denies authorization to magistrates, also because Salvini doesn't regret anything.

“I don't deny anything and I don't run away from my responsibilities as a minister. I am convinced that I have always acted in the best interests of the country and in full compliance with my mandate. I would do it all again. And I don't give up”.