The leaders of the European Union met to discuss immigration, a topic that has generated intense debates among member countries. Many have called for a review of asylum policies and an acceleration of expulsion mechanisms. In this context, the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloniorganized a preliminary meeting with key representatives, including the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Proposals from Italy and reactions
After receiving a charter from Germany which has decided to look for “imaginative solutions” for immigration, Meloni proposes to open deportation centers outside the EU borders. This idea sparked interest, and the prime minister said that “many countries observe” the migration policies that Italy is implementing, which should have called the meeting.
Although a list of “many” relationships with immigration has not been published, in the hope that they will include countries like this Poland, Hungary, Malta Yes Greece. On the contrary, the Baltic countries and the president of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchezopposes the creation of deportation centers outside the EU to handle irregular immigrants.
Lessons from the Italian experience
The dictamen of the Community Executive mentions the “lessons learned” of the Italian experience with Albaniawhere Meloni's government agreed to transfer displaced inmigrants while they responded to his expulsion requests. Without embargo, the Slovenian Prime Minister, Roberto GolobHowever, I advise you that this is not a permanent solution, since Albania cannot be considered a definitive destiny for immigrants.
Asylum policy in Europe
In a broader context, Poland announced its intention to suspend asylum rules on the forehead with Belarusfollowing a similar approach to de Finland. This measure is due to the migratory pressure generated by what has been called “hybrid attacks” triggered by Russia and Belarus.
New proposals from the Vasco Country
In the midst of these discussions, the Government of Vasco Country you are exploring the possibility of sending asylum seekers to Uganda. The Minister of External Commerce, Reinette KleverI mentioned this idea during a visit to the African country. This project, even in the development phase, presents itself as a response to Italian migration policy and is close to the controversial plan Rwanda of the United Kingdom, which was canceled by the new workers' leader Keir Starmer.
Uganda will receive financial compensation to help asylum seekers, which has given a new impetus to migration management in Europe.
The meeting of EU leaders on immigration brought out the different positions and proposals of the member countries. While some moved closer to more restrictive times and created deportation centers, others sought alternatives, such as sending migrants to other countries. The situation continues to evolve and cooperation between member states will be key to tackling this difficult task.
