A decision that was anything but unexpected. The Court of Bologna sent the Safe Countries decree approved by the government back to the EU Court of Justice, asking European judges the question of which rules should be applied to define a migrant’s country of origin as “safe”. According to the judges, the criteria used by the government would conflict with European law and therefore this could lead to a non-application of the provisions of the decree. The reactions from centre-right exponents were strong and immediate. “Justice in Italy is generally very slow, except when political motivations push the officials to be very quick”, began Maurizio Gasparri. “From Bologna the news reaches us in a flash that the robbers are even turning to the European Court of Justice to challenge a fair, sacrosanct provision that serves the security of the country. Now we have confirmation that there is a government that defends security and legality and a judiciary that makes different choices, with a challenge with a political flavor that does not surprise us and reinforces us in a negative judgment which concerns a minority of officials, but which cannot help but extend to an entire body that does not react to these political acts, which go outside the constitutional rules in force”, declared the president of the senators of Forza Italia.
In the move of the Court of Bologna, there is “sunny evidence”. According to Fabio Rampelli, “a certain judiciary accelerates procedures and procedures every time it intends to undermine the political work of a government legitimately in office. The conversion process of the ‘Safe Countries’ decree has not even begun its process in the Chamber which has already we are witnessing the Court of Bologna sending a request to the European Court of Justice to ask what the parameters are for identifying safe countries”. “Are we really sure that this competence lies with the Court of Bologna?”, asked the vice-president of the Chamber on Facebook, and then added: “Has the Minister Keeper of the Seals been notified of this initiative? Between espionage and attempts to delegitimize the Government, it also seems clear the desire of some prosecutors to take charge of the Chambers and its parliamentarians. In the aftermath of the slap given to the left in the Ligurian elections we seem more and more like a democracy with conditional freedom”.
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**Interview with Maurizio Gasparri on the Court of Bologna’s Ruling**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Maurizio Gasparri. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent decision from the Court of Bologna regarding the Safe Countries decree.
**Gasparri:** Good afternoon. Thank you for having me.
**Editor:** The Court of Bologna has sent the Safe Countries decree back to the EU Court of Justice, asserting that the criteria used might conflict with European law. How do you respond to this ruling?
**Gasparri:** This decision is concerning for several reasons. It reflects a judiciary that seems to prioritize procedural technicalities over the pressing need for national security. Our government has enacted measures aimed at safeguarding our country, and this ruling undermines those efforts.
**Editor:** You mentioned that ”justice in Italy is generally very slow,” yet this response from the judiciary came rather quickly. What do you attribute that speed to?
**Gasparri:** It appears that political motivations have influenced this expedited response. While we acknowledge that the judiciary should operate independently, it’s troubling when decisions seem to align closely with political agendas rather than a balanced interpretation of the law.
**Editor:** Some argue that the Court’s actions reflect a necessary check on the government’s power in regulating migration. How do you reconcile this perspective with your views on national security?
**Gasparri:** I can appreciate the notion of checks and balances; however, the security of our citizens must remain a priority. The current provisions under scrutiny were designed to ensure that we can manage our borders effectively. A judiciary that counters these laws without clear justification does not serve the public’s best interest.
**Editor:** What do you see as the next steps for the government in response to this ruling?
**Gasparri:** We will continue to defend our policies vigorously. This is not just about legal frameworks but about the safety of our citizens. We will engage with the EU Court of Justice to clarify the legal standings and ensure that our right to protect our country is upheld.
**Editor:** Thank you, Maurizio Gasparri, for your insights into this pressing matter.
**Gasparri:** Thank you for having me.
