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Italy-UK: Could Starmer emulate Meloni’s immigration policy?

This morning, The Prime Minister visited Italy’s migration coordination centre to learn more about the efforts behind Italy’s 60% reduction in migrant crossings under Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. Given the current impasse in Britain regarding attempts to ‘smash the criminal gangs’ – the Conservative Party’s flagship, and notoriously expensive, Rwanda scheme was eventually dropped by Labour – it’s reasonable for the UK to seek to … Continue reading Italy-UK: Could Starmer emulate Meloni’s immigration policy?

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Italy: AGI sale prompts press freedom row

Eni, Italy’s largest energy and petroleum company, said they’re considering the sale of subsidiary company AGI – Italy’s second largest news agency – to a rightwing MP with links to Giorgia Meloni’s government. Potential buyer, Antonio Angelucci, is a member of Italy’s rightwing League party (Lega per Salvini Premier), which rules alongside Meloni’s Brothers of Italy (“FdI”). Some reports suggest he’s offered €40million to buy AGI. … Continue reading Italy: AGI sale prompts press freedom row

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Italy: Meloni’s immigration scheme approved by Albanian court

An Albanian court has constitutionally approved the Italian government’s plan to process asylum claims in the port town of Shengjin in North-West Albania from Spring 2024. According to Albanian media, the decision was narrowly passed with five votes in favour and four against. The decision means two centres in Albania will process in excess of 36,000 migrants hoping to reach Italy per year. Under the … Continue reading Italy: Meloni’s immigration scheme approved by Albanian court

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