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European nations resume asylum seeker transfers to Italy under new EU pact
Several European nations are resuming the transfer of asylum seekers to Italy following the entry into force of the EU's Asylum and Migration Regulation (AMMR) on June 12, 2026. Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have already initiated transfers, with Austria conducting four road-based transfers to Italy since the regulation took effect. Finland is currently preparing its transfers, and Sweden has already begun and intends to continue its operations. The Netherlands has also announced it will resume transfers for individuals arriving after the June 12 cutoff date.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the new EU Pact as a positive turning point that better protects first-entry states and facilitates accelerated repatriations. Conversely, Italian opposition leaders have criticized the situation as a ‘boomerang’ effect, suggesting the government's policies have led to increased pressure. Minister for European Affairs Tommaso Foti dismissed these criticisms as politically motivated propaganda, arguing that the opposition is confusing the Schengen Agreement with the new Migration and Asylum Pact.
While several Northern and Central European countries are actively participating in these transfers, France and Spain have indicated they do not intend to reactivate migrant repatriations to Italy at this time. Eurostat data shows that Italy received 24,152 incoming asylum applications in 2025.
Entities
Austria · Elly Schlein · European Union · Eurostat · Finland · Finnish Ministry of the Interior · Germany · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Johan Forssell · Sweden · Tommaso Foti
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- [● 10 SOURCES] Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have already moved to resume or continue asylum seeker transfers to Italy. www.europesays.com · notiziedi.it · www.notizie.com · www.harzkurier.de · www.lospecialegiornale.it · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Finland is preparing to resume transferring asylum seekers to Italy following the entry into force of the EU's Asylum and Migration Regulation (AMMR). www.europesays.com · www.litaliano.it · www.imolaoggi.it · www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Switzerland plans to resume asylum seeker transfers to Italy by the end of August. dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · notiziedi.it
- [● 17 SOURCES] The Asylum and Migration Management Regulation (AMMR) entered into force on June 12, 2026. www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.imolaoggi.it · www.litaliano.it · www.eleftherostypos.gr · +10 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] France and Spain have indicated they do not intend to reactivate migrant repatriations to Italy at this time. notiziedi.it · www.forchecaudine.com · www.lastampa.it · it.euronews.com · www.notizie.com · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Eurostat reported 24,152 incoming asylum applications for Italy in 2025. dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · www.notizie.com · www.blitzquotidiano.it · de.euronews.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] Sweden intends to continue transferring migrants to Italy in accordance with the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.imolaoggi.it · www.europesays.com · notiziedi.it · +7 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Italy considers asylum seeker transfer requests for individuals arriving before June 12, 2026, to be void. www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.lastampa.it · www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Austria has conducted four asylum seeker transfers to Italy via road since June 12, 2026. www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.lesvosnews.net · www.notizie.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Tommaso Foti dismissed opposition criticisms regarding migration management as politically motivated propaganda. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.dialessandria.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the new EU Pact is a positive turning point for Italy in managing asylum seekers. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.ilpubblicista.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Netherlands has announced it will resume transferring migrants to Italy, following the entry into force of the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact. www.syri-vision.tv · 24-ore.com · www.corrierenazionale.it