Italy will impose again Ground checks with Slovenia “the intensification of crisis outbreaks on European borders, which increases the level of threat of violent action, especially after the attack on Israel” and ” immigration pressure“, announced this Tuesday the far-right government of Giorgia Meloni.
The decision was conveyed by Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi to European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas and the Interior Ministers of the European Union Member States, among other community officials. (EU) and countries linked to the Schengen free movement area.
The measure, which will be implemented for a period that can be extended by 10 days starting from October 21, “according to national evaluations, Police measures at the Italy-Slovenia border are not sufficient to guarantee the necessary security“, stated the Manager in a statement.
Increase in the level of violent threats “also in the EU” Conflict between Israel and Islamist group Hamas “This situation, further exacerbated by the constant migration pressure that Italy is subjected to by sea and land, will see 140,000 people arrive on its shores in 2023, representing an increase of 85% compared to 2022.
Regarding the northeastern Italian region on the border with Slovenia and Austria, where immigrants from the Balkans live, the note said, “In the Friuli Venezia Giulia region alone, it has been determined that 16,000 people have entered the country irregularly since the beginning of this year.” usually enters.
“This scenario, which was also examined by the Anti-Terrorism Strategic Analysis Commission established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirms the need to fight against terrorism.” continue to strengthen prevention and control measures” he adds.
The controls “will be implemented in a way that ensures the proportionality of the measure, adapted to the threat and calibrated to create the least possible impact on cross-border traffic and freight traffic. The development of the situation and the effectiveness of the measures, the hope of rapidly regaining full freedom of movement,” he explains.
The Executive’s announcement is “excellent news that confirms the seriousness and concreteness of the Government, also in the light of the changing international situation. Continue on this path to defend Italy and its borders,” he assured the League of the formation of the Vice-President. President Matteo Salvini.
The reintroduction of internal border controls is based on Article 28 of the Schengen Border Code; This article states: “Where public order or internal security of a Member State requires urgent action, the Member State concerned shall, exceptionally, immediately establish border controls at internal borders to: limited period not exceeding ten days“.