ECJ Rules Against Italy's Offshore Asylum Plan, Citing 'Safe Country' Flaws
Italy's immigration policies have faced significant setbacks. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled against Italy's offshoring plan to process asylum seekers in Albania, deeming it a breach of EU law. This decision follows concerns over Italy's 'safe country' classifications and the treatment of migrants.
Italy's classification of countries like Bangladesh as 'safe' has been found flawed. Two Bangladeshi nationals were transferred to Albania and had their asylum claims rejected based on this classification. The ECJ noted that a country cannot be considered 'safe' if it fails to protect all its population segments effectively.
The migrant detention and processing centres in Albania have been empty for several months due to legal challenges. Despite this, irregular sea migration to Italy has decreased since 2023. The cost of building these centres was seven times higher than comparable infrastructure in Italy.
The ECJ's ruling effectively dismantles the Italian-Albanian migrant processing deal. It places renewed legal pressure on Italy's immigration agenda, specifically the offshore asylum processing plans. Italy must now address the concerns over its 'safe country' classifications and ensure compliance with EU law in its immigration policies.
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