Francesca Donato: Former Lega MEP Resigns

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Francesca Donato, a former Eurosceptic Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Italy, has resigned from Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party. Donato, who was elected to the European Parliament in 2019, announced her resignation in a statement on her website on Thursday, February 23, 2023. In her statement, Donato said that she had made the decision after "careful consideration" and that she was "proud of the work" she had done during her time in the European Parliament.

Donato's resignation is a significant blow to Salvini's Lega party, which has been struggling to maintain its popularity in recent months. The party has been embroiled in a series of scandals, including allegations of corruption and links to organized crime. Salvini himself has been accused of racism and xenophobia.

Donato's resignation is also a sign of the growing divisions within the European Parliament. The center-right European People's Party (EPP), which Donato was a member of, has been increasingly divided on issues such as immigration and climate change. The resignation of several high-profile MEPs, including Donato, is a sign of the growing tensions within the EPP.