Pakistan, May 25 -- A local election in the northern Italian city of Vigevano has drawn national attention after Muslim candidates joined a right-wing political list, highlighting shifting political dynamics and debates over immigration in Italy.

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The industrial city, home to around 62,000 residents, has a sizeable immigrant and naturalised population, including communities of Egyptian and Romanian origin. The election has become a focal point in discussions surrounding integration, identity, and the evolving political influence of second-generation immigrants.

The controversy emerged after mayoral candidate Riccardo Ghia from the far-right League included two Muslim candida...