A list of ‘safe countries’ does not exempt the judge from the obligation to verify the compatibility of such a designation with European Union law. In Egypt, there are serious violations of human rights that impact the fundamental freedoms of a democratic system. These observations were expressed by the Court of Catania, which decided not to validate the detention ordered by the police chief of Ragusa for a migrant from Egypt, who requested asylum in Pozzallo.
“This is the first ruling of this kind after the decree law on safe countries”, says Rosa Emanuela Lo Faro, the migrant’s lawyer.
After the Catania judge’s decision, the deputy prime minister and minister Matteo Salvini commented: “Because of some communist judges who do not apply the laws, the unsafe country is now Italy. But we will not give up!”. This statement reflects the ongoing political tensions regarding the management of immigration and the definition of countries considered safe.
Recently, some migrants were rescued by the Navy ship Libra south of Lampedusa. According to available information, these migrants will be transferred to Albania after screening on board the ship. The issue of immigration and human rights continues to generate heated debates, highlighting the need for a thorough assessment of conditions in countries of origin and applicable national and European laws. The situation remains complex and requires careful monitoring by the competent authorities.
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