Italy's Migrant Deportation Strategy to Albania

Italy has resumed deporting migrants classified as safe, notably from Egypt, back to Albania. This initiative, driven by the Meloni government, seeks to expedite the return of those without rights to remain in the EU.

Recently, 49 migrants were transferred to Albania, a move that has sparked legal uncertainties pending a ruling from the European Court of Justice. Despite a narrowed list of safe countries, which now includes only eight nations, the government is moving forward with its plan.

Additionally, new legal frameworks aim to streamline the processing of these cases, targeting predominantly adult male migrants identified at Italian hotspots. This strategy reflects a significant shift in Italy's approach to handling migration.