Renowned Politician, Party Founder, and Former Minister Dies

Renowned Politician, Party Founder, and Former Minister Dies Umberto Bossi, the founder of Italy’s right-wing Lega party, has passed away at the age of 84. Bossi served as a minister in Silvio Berlusconi’s governments and was a member of the European Parliament. He is also remembered for his strong opposition to the bombing of Serbia, advocating politically and diplomatically against it.

• Umberto Bossi, founder of the Italian right-wing party Lega, died at 84.
• He served as a minister for federal and institutional reforms in governments led by Silvio Berlusconi.
• Bossi was a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2008.
• Matteo Salvini stated that meeting Bossi changed his life.
• Bossi is remembered for his opposition to the bombing of Serbia, using political and diplomatic means.
• He met with Slobodan Milošević and collected aid for Serbia during the bombings.