Decision by government sparks protest from opposition politicians
Italy is ruled by a right-wing coalition of prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s party Brothers of Italy, Matteo Salvini’s League and Mr Berlusconi’s former party Forza Italia. ]
Ms Bindi, a woman often vilified by Mr Berlusconi’s sexist jibes, said the national day was “disrespectful towards the majority” of Italians who opposed the late leader.
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