Council of Ministers Italy approved an ordinance. immigration emergency after landing on the shores of Italy 3,000 immigrants In recent days, the Measure has had consequences both inside and outside the Alpine country, reflecting some of the contradictions of the far-right government. Giorgia Melony and a wake-up call for the European Union.
These are the master keys to Meloni’s decree.
What does it contain?
The declaration of a state of emergency is an administrative act in Italy that allows governments to approve it more quickly. containment measures to deal with an emergency. This is a rule stipulated in Articles 7 and 24 of the Law. Civil Protection Lawcan be applied locally or across national borders and adopted when appreciated”grave events natural origin or derived from human activity”. For this, it is possible to elect a commissioner charged with carrying out the initiatives that the Government deems appropriate to achieve its aims. peer dates back to 2011, when silvio berlusconithen the prime minister made a similar move after the increase in the number of immigrants coming to Italy.
What is TARGET?
Despite various doubts as to the actual impact of the measure in resolving the current situation, the Government justified the decision to deal with the increasing inflows of migrants to its shores. Specified goals clearing congestion in reception centers (in primisthat of Lampedusa, currently overcrowded) and increase and strengthen identification and deportation centers. However, the latter may be an ’empty box’ and not necessarily a mass repatriation of migrants. This is because Italy can only do this in agreement with the countries of origin (whether formal agreements or not), and they are often reluctant to cooperate. However, it is possible that the measure will speed up procedures for long-term detention of migrants in these centres.
How can it affect the EU?
Undoubtedly, the decision A message to Brussels. The memo, sent by government sources to various media outlets to which EL PERIÓDICO from the Prensa Ibérica group has access, explains that Rome “continues” to find “a solution” together with the European authorities. joint strategy” in the face of the migration crisis. This should be read along with the plan Italy has proposed in recent weeks, which some believe was also discussed in the closed-door meeting between Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez last week: meet up ‘Turkish’ solution for TunisiaIn other words, the European Union encourages an agreement similar to the one it signed with Ankara in 2016, the Anatolian country acting as a “plug” to prevent new refugees from entering Europe in exchange for money. Tunisia is currently one of the main departure ports for immigrants. It is possible that Meloni will demand this measure for other North African countries as well.
How long will it take and how will it be financed?
The government has said that for now, the state of emergency will continue. six month. However, according to the legislation in force, when the measure is implemented nationwide, it may take up to 12 months. extended by 12 more. After that, it can only be sustained by introducing a bill that must be approved by the Parliament. Regarding the financing, the Government has already announced that it has allocated it. about five million euro to be added 20 million more Euro for six months.
What are the contradictions?
Harassment of NGOs, who now often have to make longer journeys after being rescued, has not meant fewer arrivals to Italian shores this year. The Italian government has also announced tougher penalties. traders but this did not reduce the arrivals for the time being. However, perhaps the biggest contradiction is Italy has serious demographic problems and labor is needed to keep its economy afloat. The Coldiretti association estimates that the country needs only farmland. about 100,000 workers who do not have. Despite this, the Government has offered only 83,000 work visas this year, compared to 240,000 requests from companies.