“Another political sentence not against the government, but against Italians and their security. Government and Parliament have the right to react to protect citizens, and they will do so. Provided that some other magistrate, in the meantime, does not condemn me to six years in prison for defending the borders…”. The deputy prime minister and leader of the League, Matteo Salvini, thus comments on the latest sentence – announced – which conflicts with the government’s Albania decree. The judges of the immigration section of the Rome court have in fact suspended the procedure for validating the detention of the seven migrants, Egyptian and Bangladeshi, taken to the Albanian centers for migrants last Friday. In light of the new ‘Safe Countries’ decree launched by the government, the judges are asking the European Court of Justice for an opinion. The result is that with the suspension of the judges’ decision, once the deadlines for the validation of detention have expired, the migrants will be able to be brought back to Italy. An eighth migrant, also an asylum seeker and found to be vulnerable, had already been ordered to return to Italy.
“In a democracy there is a tripartite division of powers. When one of these powers oversteps its borders it puts democracy in difficulty. There are some magistrates who are trying to impose their political line on the government. This is not acceptable”, he thunders the vice-president of the Council Antonio Tajani. “I respect all the decisions of the judiciary, I do not engage in controversy and I do not offend anyone, I only say that it is a choice that goes against the tripartite division of powers. It is not a magistrate who decides which is a safe country because he does not know. deals with these things. If the government that has the tools to do so says that a country is safe, then something is not working”, says the leader of Forza Italia.
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The robes want to write the list of safe countries, undersecretary of Justice Andrea Delmastro attacks. “No one in the government wants conflict with the Judiciary but there are multiple converging indications, in light of what we read in some emails, that there are many others who want conflict with the executive, or segments of the Judiciary”, comments the exponent of Fratelli d’Italia interviewed by Affaritaliani commenting on the words of judge Silvia Albano of the immigration section of the Rome court, who stated that it was not she who wanted the conflict but the government. “In any case, it is not possible to invoke unquestionability in a pluralist and democratic context. There is no way that the Prime Minister or Undersecretary Delmastro or my greengrocer cannot comment on the sentences. The sentences are carried out but they can also be commented on and criticize, otherwise we will introduce into Italy something that does not and cannot exist, namely the unquestionability of a part of the State. We will continue to comment on the sentences that we do not like, such as those on migrants Safe countries for migrants are determined by the government. If anything, a judge can decide for a single case to prohibit expatriation but no judge has the right to determine the list of safe countries.”
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**Interview with Political Analyst Maria Rossi on Italy’s Immigration Controversy**
*Interviewer:* Today we have Maria Rossi, a political analyst, joining us to discuss the recent developments regarding Italy’s immigration policy and the reactions from government officials. Thank you for being here, Maria.
*Maria Rossi:* Thank you for having me.
*Interviewer:* Recent comments from Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini have drawn attention. He criticized the court’s decision regarding the detention of migrants and expressed concerns about the judiciary overstepping its boundaries. What are your thoughts on his statement?
*Maria Rossi:* Salvini’s statement highlights a growing tension between the executive branch and the judiciary in Italy. By framing the court’s decision as a threat to national security, he appeals to public sentiment but also raises questions about the separation of powers. His assertion that the government must protect citizens resonates with many, especially given the ongoing migration crisis in Europe.
*Interviewer:* Antonio Tajani echoed similar sentiments, arguing that magistrates should not dictate government policy regarding what constitutes a safe country. How significant is this perspective within the current political climate?
*Maria Rossi:* Tajani’s comments reflect a broader concern among right-wing politicians that the judiciary should hold a more subdued role when it comes to immigration policy. This view is particularly significant as it indicates a potential shift toward more authoritarian measures if the government perceives the judiciary as obstructing its agenda. It also poses a serious question about the balance of power in Italy’s democracy.
*Interviewer:* With judges now seeking guidance from the European Court of Justice, what implications might this have for Italy’s current immigration decrees?
*Maria Rossi:* The involvement of the European Court of Justice could either validate or challenge Italy’s approach towards migration, which in turn could have destabilizing effects on the government’s credibility. If the court finds that the ‘Safe Countries’ designation is unjustified, it will complicate the government’s position and may lead to further legal interpretations that could conflict with their policies.
*Interviewer:* Lastly, what do you think this conflict says about the future of immigration policy in Italy?
*Maria Rossi:* This conflict underscores the contentious nature of immigration policy not just in Italy, but across Europe. As governments struggle to manage migration while addressing public fears, we might see an increase in populist rhetoric and potentially more aggressive policies. Ultimately, how the legal battles unfold will heavily influence both public opinion and the future direction of Italy’s immigration strategy.
*Interviewer:* Thank you, Maria, for your insights on this complex issue.
*Maria Rossi:* Thank you for having me.