Lega
LeagueRight-wing
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 8.8%
Part of the Government
The League, formerly known as Lega Nord, is a political party in Italy that was founded in 1989. Originally, it advocated for the autonomy of Northern Italy, but under the leadership of Matteo Salvini, it transformed into a national, right-wing populist party with strong anti-immigration and Eurosceptic rhetoric.
Origins and Development of the League
The League was founded in 1989 as Lega Nord and united several regional movements in Northern Italy that aimed for greater autonomy. Under the leadership of Umberto Bossi, the party initially sought a federal restructuring of Italy and at times advocated for the independence of a region called 'Padania'. In the 1990s, Lega Nord gained prominence and became an important political player in Italy.
Transformation under Matteo Salvini
In 2013, Matteo Salvini took over the leadership of Lega Nord and initiated a realignment. He shifted the party's focus from regional autonomy efforts to national issues like immigration and Euroscepticism. Salvini renamed the party to 'Lega' and positioned it as a right-wing populist force at the national level. This strategy led to a significant increase in the party's popularity across Italy.
Political Orientation and Influence
The League advocates for a strict anti-immigration policy and expresses criticism towards the European Union. It calls for greater national sovereignty and opposes the redistribution of resources between Northern and Southern Italy. In recent years, the League has achieved significant electoral successes and is a central component of the Italian center-right coalition. Its influence on Italian politics is substantial, especially on issues of migration policy and relations with the EU.
Election Results
Historical Election Results
Current government participation
Government Coalitions
Explanation of the Table
The overview shows all current government participations of Lega. The first column shows the parliament in which Lega is governing. The colored bars show all parties involved in the government. A single bar indicates a government without a coalition partner. Two bars stand for government coalitions of 2 parties. Coalitions of 3 parties are shown with three bars.
FAQ
Where does Lega currently stand?
In the current election trend Lega reaches 8.3% of the vote today. Compared to the last election, this is a difference of -0.5 percentage points.
In the election trend of the federal states Lega currently reaches .
What are the political positions of Lega?
The Lega espouses right-wing and nationalist positions. They emphasize national identity and sovereignty, particularly regarding immigration and regional autonomy.
Is Lega left-wing or right-wing?
Lega is a right-wing party.
Which faction in the EU Parliament does Lega belong to?
Lega sympathizes with the faction Patriots for Europe in the EU Parliament.
What does Lega stand for?
Lega is the abbreviation for Lega Nord.