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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.

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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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