The Northern League's federal
council on Thursday approved the party's new election symbol
that does not feature the word 'Nord' (north), leader Matteo
Salvini told a news conference.
The new symbol also adds the slogan 'Salvini Premier'.
The move is designed to help the League win votes outside its
traditional base in Italy's wealthier northern regions.
Salvini had announced the move several weeks ago.
League founder Umberto Bossi and Lombardy Governor Roberto
Maroni did not attend Thursday's federal council meeting.
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