2024-10-19 17:55:09
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Italian Court Halts Refugee Transfers to Albania

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A recent ruling by a court in Rome has halted the Italian government's plan to intern refugees in Albania. The European Court of Justice determined that certain regions cannot be deemed safe countries of origin, impacting Italy and Albania's agreement to establish reception centers. This legal decision led to the return of 12 migrants from Egypt and Bangladesh, initially deported, back to Italy.

Despite the setback, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni remains committed to relocating asylum procedures outside the EU, specifically targeting adult males from supposedly safe countries. However, the court's verdict underscores the complexity of defining safety across entire nations. The opposition, led by Elly Schlein, criticized the initiative, branding it a costly and disgraceful endeavor.

The verdict has sparked political tensions, with Italy's judiciary and government at odds over the safety classification of origin countries. Meanwhile, the Italian Interior Minister has signaled intentions to appeal the decision. This unfolding situation highlights the ongoing challenges in Europe's approach to managing migration and asylum processes.

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19. Oktober 2024 um 13:52

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Politics
A court in Rome has prohibited the internment of refugees in Albania. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that individual parts of the country cannot be classified as safe countries of origin. Italy and Albania had agreed to set up reception centers in Albania. The twelve men from Egypt and Bangladesh who were deported were brought to Bari by the Italian coast guard.
t-online
19. Oktober 2024 um 13:19

Meloni Wants to Implement Plans for Albania Camps

Politics
The Italian right-wing government wants to conduct asylum application processing outside the EU; Prime Minister Meloni is sticking to the Albania camps despite a court ruling; the judiciary and the government are arguing over the safety of countries of origin.
EuroNews
19. Oktober 2024 um 15:45

Migrants return from Albania to Italy

Politics
16 migrants from Bengal and Egypt were brought from Italy to Albania, but 12 of them were later brought back to Italy. The court decided that their countries of origin do not qualify as "safe countries", which led to their repatriation. The migrants have 14 days to appeal.
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