In a recent televised interview, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini stirred controversy by criticizing the judiciary, linking the Albania and Open Arms cases.

His remarks, aired on Tg1, have been labeled as propaganda by the Democratic Party (PD), which accuses the government of undermining judicial independence.

The PD's Elly Schlein condemned the broadcast as a misuse of public service media, while the Rai editorial committee emphasized the need for impartiality in public broadcasting.

Salvini's comments come amid tensions between the government and the judiciary, with ongoing debates about the separation of powers in Italy.