Italy's Salvini awaits verdict in trial over blocking migrants at sea
Briefly

After a three-year trial, a verdict in the 'Open Arms trial' will be announced, wherein Matteo Salvini faces serious charges for his actions regarding 147 migrants.
Matteo Salvini stated, 'Should I end up being convicted, it would be a major defeat for Italy and Europe,' emphasizing his stance on defending borders.
Salvini's League party is prepared to mobilize in the streets if their leader is found guilty, reflecting the political tension surrounding the trial.
Arturo Salerni, the lawyer for Open Arms, countered Salvini's narrative, asserting that as Minister, he was obliged to safeguard the human rights of the migrants.
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