''Lega Giovani'' (), formally known as ''Movimento Giovani Padani'' (MGP; ), is the youth wing of the

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, a right-wing

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. Its current Chairperson is Luca Toccalini. Originally launched with a different name in 1991, the MGP was established in all the regions of

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, called "

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" by the League members, in 1996.

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, leader of the MGP in Lombardy since 1994, was the first federal coordinator. The current leaders of

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, were previously leaders of the MGP. The Movement, which staunchly supports Salvini, is seen by some in the party as a "faction" and, as such, some party bigwigs (including people close to

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) have proposed to disband it.

Leadership

*Federal coordinator:

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(1996–1997), Max Loda (1997),

(1998–2002),

(2002–2011), Lucio Brignoli (2011–2013), Matteo Mognaschi (2013–2015), Andrea Crippa (2015–2019), Luca Toccalini (2019-present).

References

External links

*{{in lang, it}
Official Website
1991 establishments in Italy Youth wings of political parties in Italy Lega Nord Youth organizations established in 1991