The pair first clashed Friday at an EU meeting in Vienna when Salvini referred to African migrants as "slaves". His remarks prompted an angry outburst from Asselborn who has defended immigration as necessary to counter Europe's ageing population. In an interview with German media, Asselborn denounced Salvini for using "the methods and tone of the fascists from the 30s". Unfazed, the Italian interior minister continued: "If you in Luxembourg need more immigration, I prefer to keep Italy for Italians and that we start having children again." They came as migrants, they worked in Luxembourg so you in Italy would have money for your children," he said, adding "merde alors (goddammit)!

Source: Philippine Star September 16, 2018 17:15 UTC