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Italian deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini blows a kiss after his speech during a convention of the European Parliament leaders of Identity and Democracy group (ID), on December 3, 2023 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. The convention organized by Italian deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini launches the Northern League campaign for the European elections. ID group has MEPs from eight countries, with the majority coming from Italy’s Lega party, the Rassemblement National in France and Germany’s AfD. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)