An Italian member of the European Parliament was expelled from the Eurosceptic Europe of Freedom and Democracy group yesterday for what its co-leader called “repugnant” racist remarks towards a black ...

The Eurosceptic Europe of Freedom and Democracy group in the European Parliament has expelled Mario Borghezio, an Italian from the Lega Nord, for racist comments he made about Italy’s centre-left ...

Mario Borghezio said Congolese-born Cecile Kyenge, who was recently appointed minister for integration, would be more suited to being a “housekeeper” or a low-level council official than a minister ...

(see related) (ANSA) - Strasbourg, May 22 - Mario Borghezio, an Italian member of the European Parliament, apologized Wednesday for racist comments he made about Italy's first black member of cabinet, ...

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader blasted Mario Borghezio for comments about Cecile Kyenge being appointed Italy's integration minister. The politician from Italy's Northern League party said Ms ...