Milan's council has decisively opposed renaming the main airport after Silvio Berlusconi, arguing the initiative is grotesque and divisive, sparked by political pressure.
Mayor Giuseppe Sala criticized Transport Minister Matteo Salvini for not consulting local councils and airport management, accusing Enac of yielding to rightwing political pressure.
Lombardy's Democratic party leader Pierfrancesco Majorino supported the council's unexpected decision, emphasizing the need to confront what he deemed a grotesque act.
Responding to backlash, Salvini claimed that hatred and rancor toward Berlusconi persist even after his death, highlighting the contentious nature of the proposal.
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