"In the last days of August, I received a letter in which they tell me textually: 'If you do not stop implementing the genocide policy towards the South, we will kill you with our firepower. We are the mafia, and killing you costs us nothing.' I am not afraid of threats, and I will continue until I have achieved regional autonomy. And then I'm going to retire on my tractor." To write it on Facebook is Roberto Calderoli, Minister for Regional Affairs and Autonomies, whose bill on differentiated autonomy is being reviewed by Palazzo Madama. "I send a heartfelt hug and express my complete solidarity with Roberto Calderoli, who has been the target of unworthy and shameful threats." - writes League leader and deputy premier Matteo Salvini on Twitter - No fear in the face of intimidation: the League will proceed with its head held high and will implement all of the reforms on which the voters have placed their trust, including autonomy, which will reduce waste and increase efficiency, making the country stronger, particularly in the South. Hatred and violence will be met with the democratic power of our commitment and ideas". "Go, Roberto!" Antonio Tajani, the coordinator of Forza Italia and the other deputy prime minister, also stood by Calderoli. "I express my solidarity, as well as that of all Forza Italia members, with Minister Calderoli in response to the threats received. I am well aware that he will not be intimidated, and that crime is not required to protect the interests of southern Italy. Always fighting the mafias! Go, Roberto!"
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