Matteo Salvini, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the League party, expressed relief over his acquittal in the Open Arms case during a press conference in Rome. He emphasized that the ruling vindicates his actions as correct and highlighted the importance of judicial reforms, including the separation of powers within the judiciary and civil accountability for magistrates. Salvini clarified that he is satisfied with his current position and has no intentions of returning to the Ministry of the Interior, praising the agency’s role in national security.