| UPDATED: 18:08, Wed, Feb 10, 2021 Link copied Matteo Salvini hits out at Italy's 'capitulation' to Rutte in EU deal Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Mr Salvini, the leader of Italy's League party, has claimed to have had a change of heart on Europe as he seeks to join the new government headed by a former eurocrat. He held a meeting yesterday with Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, who is trying to put together a national unity government after the previous coalition collapsed. Riccardo Molinari, an MP and close aide to the populist leader, said it was logical that Mr Salvini should get a senior role after he backed Mr Draghi to the hilt this week.