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ECJ (pictured) sets tentative February date for hearing on migrant processing policy. Credit: By Luxofluxo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76261515

ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced Tuesday that it plans a February hearing on Italy’s controversial migrant processing policy. The case concerns Italy’s designation of what is considered a “safe country” for repatriation.

American Elon Musk wades into Italian immigration debate

Elon Musk criticises Rome judges over migrants’ case

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elon Musk criticised Rome judges for blocking the detention of seven migrants under Italy’s migrant policy with Albania, a move that divided Italian politics. The migrants, citizens of Egypt and Bangladesh, arrived in Brindisi early on Tuesday following the ruling.

Naval ship may have to return men to Italy from Albania after a Rome court referred the second Albania migrants' case to the ECJ

Rome court refers second Albania migrants’ case to ECJ

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The immigration section of Rome’s tribunal on Monday referred the second Albania migrants’ case to the European Court of Justice, halting the validation of their detention.

Sea Watch 3 charity vessel rescues migrant arrivals at sea 24 December

Migrant arrivals down 29% in October

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported on Monday that migrant arrivals totalled 5,500 people on Italy’s shores in October, marking a 29% drop from September’s figure of 7,685 arrivals.

Navy Ship Libra which is believed to be carrying illegal immigrants to Albania for processing

Navy ship Libra to resume Mediterranean patrol

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Navy ship Libra, assigned to monitor Italy’s controversial agreement for Albanian-based migrant centres, will return to the central Mediterranean next week. Sources confirmed the news on Saturday, following recent reports.

Gangs smuggling migrants Credit: UNHCR/Oualid Khelifi

Italian police help smash gangs smuggling migrants

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni vowed to defend Italy’s borders from criminal gangs smuggling migrants and reaffirmed that only legal migrants would be allowed to enter the country.

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Migrant measures must align with EU law

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet will approve a decree later today to address the legal issue over 12 migrants detained at an Italian-run centre in Gjader, Albania. A Rome court had refused to validate their detention, citing that Bangladesh and Egypt, their countries of origin, are not considered safe countries.