(ANSA) - Milan, February 7 - League leader Matteo Salvini on
Wednesday called for Italy to bring back obligatory military
service.
"Yes, I think a conscription army is best for democracy in
the face of a rise in racism and the threat of terrorism,"
Salvini said at an event organised by veteran associations in
Milan.
"We have proposed a law reintroducing military service on a
regional basis for six months.
"It would do many young men and women good".
Salvini says military service should return (2)
Better for democracy says League leader
