Italy's right‑wing parties intensify anti‑immigration rhetoric

Italian right‑wing politicians continue to portray immigration as a primary threat, linking it to economic and social problems. A recent Demos poll shows a majority of Italians favor stricter border controls, a sentiment the Lega party has long emphasized. Critics argue that the narrative serves electoral purposes, blaming migrants for issues such as low wages, healthcare queues and housing shortages, while overlooking the exploitation of migrant workers in agriculture and other sectors.

Opposition voices, including AVS deputy De Cristofaro, condemn the use of the Bossi‑Fini law and other restrictive measures, calling for stronger action against labor exploitation, human‑trafficking and for greater integration of migrants into Italian society.