The Italian Court condemned the fascist salute for its links with discrimination and intolerance

The Italian Court of Cbadation, The largest judicial body in the country, Thursday condemned fascist salvation, also called Roman salvation, a crime that can not be considered "benign," he warned.

This greeting, used during the Roman Empire, is now badociated with the Ideas of fascism and Nazism, its use is therefore generally rejected, except for the neo-Nazi and neo-fascist groups of the far right.

"This is a gesture that refers to the Fascist ideology and political values ​​such as racial discrimination and intolerance ", the Court specified in the grounds for which it had condemned an Italian lawyer.

The lawyer had used Roman greetings at a meeting in 2013 at Milan City Hall. during a debate on gypsies, for which he was sentenced to one month and ten days in prison and fined 100 euros.

The Italian Constitution prohibits "the promotion of any badociation pursuing the objectives of the fascist party"to and from anyone who extols these principles. "

However, the authorities avoid intervening against organizations such as CasaPound o Forza Nuova, whose members wear swastikas and fascist flags during their demonstrations.

For the lawyer who appealed, I have committed a minor misdemeanor.

For its part, the Court of Cbadation pointed out that "The freedom to manifest one's thoughts ceases when one incites racist violence and discrimination."

Salvini's party in Italy is currently working with various movements in Europe working for the right-wing Eurosceptic parties of the European Union (EU) align and be the most voted force in the European Parliament elections next May.

"We have the opportunity to change Europe and build a strong Europe that defends borders"said the Italian minister and also vice-president of the country's government.