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EU-Italy migration policy and border control coordination

Overview

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has advocated for a unified European Union strategy regarding immigration and returns. During discussions in Marina di Pietrasanta, Tajani called for the activation of the EU migration and asylum pact, the implementation of repatriation mechanisms, and the establishment of new processing centers in African nations like Albania.

Regarding bilateral relations, Tajani indicated he does not perceive a problem with Germany concerning secondary migration flows, suggesting a balance will be reached despite the presence of German-flagged NGO vessels docking in Italy. This follows statements from the German Interior Ministry reiterating that asylum seekers will be returned to Italy, primarily concerning cases from the preceding two months under the new Migration and Asylum Pact.

More recently, Tajani defended the decision to extend internal border controls within the Schengen Area, citing the necessity to combat irregular immigration and prevent terrorism. He emphasized that the jihadist threat must not be underestimated and stated that the extension followed a review by the Immigration and Border Security Analysis Committee. Tajani dismissed claims that these measures were driven by electoral motives or political rivalry with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, noting that recent controls have already resulted in six arrests and 31 deportations at maritime and airport borders.

Entities

Antonio Tajani · Italy · European Union · Germany · Matteo Renzi

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Antonio Tajani defends extension of Italy's border controls

    Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani defended the extension of Schengen internal border controls, citing terrorism prevention and the need to combat irregular immigration as primary security priorities.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Antonio Tajani addresses migration flows with Germany

    Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed confidence in maintaining balance with Germany regarding secondary migration flows and the return of asylum seekers under the new Migration and Asylum Pact.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian Minister Tajani Calls for Unified EU Immigration Policy

    Antonio Tajani urged a unified EU immigration and return strategy, while Matteo Renzi said Italia Viva will only enter Parliament with its own votes, critiquing centre‑right tensions.

Sources

cargo-news.com · centroabruzzonews.blogspot.it · lacronaca24.it · lapresse.it · mononews.gr · protothema.gr · quotidianodigela.it · stampaparlamento.it

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