Paolo Borchia he’s the bosslist from the League for them European elections In the North East. This decision was taken after a heated debate within the party, which saw different factions opposing each other. Matteo Salvinileader of the Leaguehad to give in to pressure from Venetofrom the Friuli and from Lombardywhere the general Roberto Vannacciinitially proposed as leaderlist, it was not welcome. The reasons for this opposition were multiple: Vannacci was little considered Leagueto al territoryfar from the purposes of autonomy and with political positions considered too “extreme”.
Borchia’s choice, Veneto and former parliamentary assistant to the Speaker of the House Lorenzo Fontanawas seen as a recognition of the importance of territory. Alberto Stefanisecretary of Leaguehe underlined how the list takes into account territorial representation. Vannacci, on the other hand, was nominated, but found himself in penultimate place list In the North East and lastly in the Northwest.
The decision was greeted with relief by many exponents of the party. Roberto Marcatoregional councilor, commented: “A right choice, I believe that the positions taken by me and other colleagues in recent weeks have helped”.
In addition to League, another 11 lists were presented. Among these, that of the stands out Lords of Libertywhich brings together 19 dissent movements, including i No Dragons hey No Von der Leyen. There list Eurocriticismwhich unites the Soul Partylist Italian and the Italexit movement for Italy, it instead presented a 24-page brief to support its own exemption from the presentation of signatures.