The clash between the government and the judiciary reignites on the issue of migrants. The majority carries on and the prime minister, when asked by journalists whether there is a risk of a new failure of transfers in Albania, replies bluntly: “Again? You’re obsessed…”. But while, trusting in the ‘Safe Countries’ decree, we are working on organizing the next transfers to the center of Gjader, a new rejection of the rejections comes from the Catania court, the League attacks and the ANM bluntly defines the “unsustainable” climate towards magistrates. The new storm is triggered by the decision of the Court of Catania which does not validate the detention of some migrants originating from Egypt and Bangladesh, not considering the two countries safe. The provision applies European legislation as it prevails over Italian legislation, including the ad hoc decree recently approved by the Council of Ministers.
The decision triggers a harsh and immediate response from the League: according to the minister Matteo Salvini “due to the fault of some communist judges who do not apply the laws, the unsafe country is now Italy”. “Egypt is a safe country for everyone, except for illegal immigrants who, according to some left-wing judges, cannot return – a note from the Northern League adds – According to the Democratic Party and the red robes, all illegal immigrants must remain here”. For the group leader of the Brothers of Italy in the Chamber, Tommaso Foti, “it is up to the State to identify safe countries” and “the decision of the judges of the Court of Catania appears to pursue the sole aim of hindering any action aimed at combating illegal immigration mass”. While Forza Italia’s immigration manager, Alessandro Battilocchio, reiterates that “constant invasions and instrumental controversies will not stop the government”.
From Bologna the president of the ANM Giuseppe Santalucia renews his concern: “This intolerance towards the judicial power seems to be spreading like wildfire”, he highlights, “we are not afraid and we do not allow ourselves to be intimidated”. “The judicial function must be respected for what it is – he continues – a power independent of the government which cannot submit to the government’s expectations, even if the issue of immigration is a central issue in government policies, but one cannot expect magistrates who are consonant with government policies”. Tension remains high, while the back and forth with the League continues with press notes: “Santalucia and many of her fellow magistrates must be reassured – writes the Carroccio – the only obstacle to the exercise of their very delicate work seems to be the tendency to participate in conferences and talk shows when it would be desirable to see them more and more in court”.
Meanwhile in Lampedusa the Libra ship is preparing for a new transfer to Albania, as also confirmed by the Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi who says he is “confident” that “operations can resume”. The departure date has not been made official, but some migrants are already on the ship and, considering the high number of landings in the last few hours, others will probably arrive.
Also causing discussion about politics is the provision with which the Court of Rome accepts the appeal presented by one of the first twelve shipwrecked people transferred to Albania, which refers the ‘Safe Countries’ decree to the European Court of Justice, requesting an urgent response . In the afternoon, a note from Palazzo Chigi announced that the prime minister received the vice-president of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, Fabio Pinelli. A relaxing signal that places the meeting “in the context of a fruitful and virtuous collaboration, respecting the autonomy of the different institutions”.
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But the clash with the robes also passes through Palazzo dei Marescialli, who are asking for the opening of a case to protect the Bologna judges responsible for the referral to the EU Court of Justice on the Safe Countries decree. The document stigmatizes the “highly polemical statements of holders of very high institutional positions”. “This situation determines an unacceptable pressure on the judges – the robes maintain – and an objective conditioning for those who in the future will have to deal with the same issues; it will, therefore, undermine the independence of the entire judiciary”. The text bears the signature of the officials of Area, Md and Unicost, of the independents Roberto Fontana and Andrea Mirenda, and of three lay people – Roberto Romboli (Pd), Michele Papa (M5S) and Ernesto Carbone (IV) -, while the Independent Magistracy splits and the signatures of 4 out of 7 councilors arrive in support of the document.
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**Interview with Dr. Elena Rossi, Migration Policy Expert**
**Host:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Rossi. Italy has started transferring migrants to asylum centers in Albania. What prompted this decision?
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me. The Italian government has been grappling with a significant influx of migrants and has resorted to transferring them to these facilities in Albania as part of its immigration policies. This move is also closely tied to the government’s belief in the ‘Safe Countries’ decree, which categorizes certain nations as safe for repatriation.
**Host:** There seems to be a conflict between the government’s stance and recent court decisions. Can you elaborate on this tension?
**Dr. Rossi:** Absolutely. The Court of Catania recently ruled against the detention of migrants from Egypt and Bangladesh, declaring these countries as unsafe. This ruling illustrates a critical clash with the government’s narrative. The League Party, which supports the government’s immigration stance, has expressed outrage, claiming that such judicial decisions undermine their efforts to manage immigration effectively.
**Host:** It sounds like a complex situation. How is this affecting the migrants themselves?
**Dr. Rossi:** The situation is indeed precarious for the migrants. Many are caught in a legal limbo, facing potential deportation to countries deemed unsafe by courts. The uncertainty surrounding their futures can exacerbate their already challenging circumstances, particularly for those fleeing conflict or persecution.
**Host:** What do you think the long-term implications of this could be for Italy’s immigration policy?
**Dr. Rossi:** This ongoing conflict may lead to further legal challenges and could even necessitate a re-evaluation of Italy’s immigration policy framework. If judges continue to reject the government’s classifications of safe countries, we might see heightened tensions between the judiciary and the government, which could ultimately impact migrants’ rights and protections within Italy.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Rossi, for your insights on this pressing issue. It seems that Italy’s approach to migration will remain a focal point of both legal and political discussions in the near future.
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me. It will certainly be interesting to observe how this evolves.
