The two leaders of Italy's ruling coalition have thrown their support behind the anti-government Yellow Vest movement which has gripped France since November.
The Vice President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Luigi Di Maio, who is the leader of the Five-Star Movement (M5S) urged the demonstrators “not to weaken” on the party's blog.
While, in an extraordinary attack on French President Emmanuel Macron, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said:
I support honest citizens who protest against a governing president against his people.
The leader of the Northern League added that he “firmly” condemns the recent violence that has marred the protests.
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The Yellow Vets movement began in mid-November 2018, as a protest against a proposed hike in fuel costs. It has since grown to encompass a wider discontent amongst French people over living standards and Macron’s policies. At its peak, more than 280,000 people gathered to protest on the Champs Elysees on November 17.
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‘President against his people’: Salvini openly backs Yellow Vest protesters, lashing out at Macron
‘President against his people’: Salvini openly backs Yellow Vest protesters, lashing out at Macron
