Far-right Lega mayor of Monfalcone, Anna Maria Cisint, who is running in the European elections, has again caused a stir with her campaign and policies aimed at residents of foreign backgrounds, including Muslims.
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00:00The northern Italian town of Molfangone holds the country's record for immigration, which
00:05has created tensions between local immigrants and politicians.
00:09One third of the residents in the town are from abroad, with most of them coming from
00:13Bangladesh.
00:14Two out of three newborns are children of immigrants.
00:18Under the leadership of right-wing mayor Anna Cicent from the Liga party, the city council
00:23has implemented controversial measures, including the banning of Friday prayers in certain locations.
00:29Do you know anyone from Castellammare di Sabbia?
00:31Of course.
00:32The dependant from Castellammare.
00:34First of all, it's a great pleasure to meet you.
00:36Thank you.
00:37I really admire your struggle.
00:39Thank you.
00:40It's a very difficult battle.
00:41It's a difficult battle you're facing.
00:43You're a brilliant person.
00:44Brilliant.
00:45And I tell you more.
00:46Thank you.
00:47You're brilliant.
00:48Thank you.
00:49So, continue in your work, because otherwise in five years, four years, Molfangone will
00:53become Dakar.
00:54I totally agree.
00:55Goodbye.
00:56Thank you.
00:57Goodbye.
00:59It's a risk that this city is running.
01:02It's a risk that we're all running in Europe.
01:05There are realities that prove it.
01:07So, Jun, originally from Bangladesh, is working in a cruise ship construction site with more
01:12than 8,000 people, most of them also from Bangladesh.
01:16When I came here, I found a job right away and I stayed here.
01:20I like Molfangone a lot, it's like a second home.
01:23I'm very happy.
01:28So, Jun is living in Molfangone with his wife Sokta and their two children.
01:45Ciao.