In his address to the nation Meloni explained: “Italy and Europe cannot accommodate this enormous mass of people, especially when the flow of migrants is controlled by unscrupulous smugglers and moves along illegal routes.”
This position contradicts European policy regarding immigration It was a fundamental point of the election campaign that brought Giorgia Meloni to the head of the Italian government. “That’s what I want to say to the Italians we haven’t changed our minds“, emphasized the chairman of the Fratelli d’Italia. “It will take time, a lot of work, patience and determination… but we have not changed our minds.”
Meloni also emphasized the importance of a Common approach in the European Union to combat illegal immigration. “While Europe debated how to welcome immigrants who arrived illegally, we proposed a paradigm shift,” said the Italian prime minister. This new approach seeks Stop human traffickers and illegal immigration at its origins while encouraging significant investment in Africa’s development.
Direct targeting of illegal immigrants, Meloni warned of the risks associated with trusting human traffickers. “It is not advisable to trust human traffickers. They will charge you a lot of money and put you in boats that are not prepared for this journey.” Furthermore, he emphasized this Anyone who enters Italy illegally will be arrested and repatriated.
In response to the European Union’s refusal to support Italy’s decisions to protect its coasts from illegal immigration, Giorgia Meloni extended an official invitation to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commissionto visit the island of Lampedusa. This invitation was accepted and von der Leyen will travel to Lampedusa this Sunday.
