CENTER-RIGHT LEADER BERLUSCONI PROPOSES A LAW ON IMMIGRATION

Berlusconi considers his proposal similar to the laws on immigration already in effect in the rest of Europe, but Premier D'Alema defines them a folly that will turn Italy away from Europe and deems Berlusconi's proposal absolutely unacceptable. He further states that the proposal is an "appeal to egotism and isolation "

The drastic measures proposed that envisage the use of force against stowaway ships not only arises the indignation of the left wing, but also creates embarrassment within the right-wing.

CEI, the Episcopal Conference, criticized the bill of law and said that it's only a means trying to gain votes in the coming regional elections.

Forza Italia leader Berlusconi said that " we are in the middle of a mystification festival and that the fear of losing the elections is going to the left-wing's head"

Berlusconi and Lega Nord leader, Umberto Bossi have decided to collect signatures to approve the bill.

Alleanza Nazionale is about to protest against clandestine immigration, but it is not going to join Forza Italia and the Lega Nord. However, Alleanza Nazionale leader, Fini, attacks the Premier and accuses him of being crazy and goes on to say that D'Alema's folly will give rise to a wave of xenophobia.

The catholic Ppi totally disagrees with the proposal and states that a 'national community should understand the uneasiness of other people and express solidarity".