Who is Umberto Bossi?

Umberto Bossi is an Italian politician and a prominent figure in the Northern League (Lega Nord), a political party he co-founded in 1989 that advocates for greater autonomy for northern Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held the position of Minister for Reforms in the early 2000s. Bossi is known for his regionalist and nationalist rhetoric, emphasizing the cultural and economic differences between northern and southern Italy. His influence on Italian politics has been significant, particularly in shaping the discourse around regional autonomy and Immigration.