Giorgia Meloni sees the new European asylum system as confirmation of her migration policy. According to FAZ, Meloni believes the EU reform legitimizes the path Italy has already taken. At the same time, she emphasizes that Rome is pursuing its own course in dealing with private sea rescuers.
In recent years, Meloni has repeatedly taken measures to reduce the arrival of migrants across the Mediterranean. These include stricter rules for private rescue ships, which often pick up migrants off the coast of North Africa. The government in Rome argues that these ships provoke further migration through their operations.
The new EU asylum system, which includes faster asylum procedures at external borders and a more solidary distribution of those seeking protection, is seen by Meloni as confirmation of her policy. The Italian government pushed for strict sealing of the EU’s external borders during negotiations. Critics accuse Meloni of violating humanitarian principles with her stance.
Source: www.faz.net
