At a summit held in Brussels aimed at combating migrant smuggling, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of new initiatives supported by Italy to tackle irregular migration.
She expressed support for the establishment of centers outside the EU, including in Albania, describing them as a step toward better control of migration flows and as a means to streamline the pathway for migrants’ future access to the EU.
During the international conference, Meloni expressed satisfaction with the support Italy has received from numerous European leaders.
She highlighted a joint proposal with Denmark aimed at improving the status and protection of migrants—an initiative gaining traction across Europe.
The Prime Minister also stressed the significance of the Italian-led Mattei Plan for Africa, which has already been embraced as a European and international strategy.
One of the more debated initiatives proposed by Italy is the creation of migrant centers in third countries, such as Albania, to house migrants prior to repatriation.
This model is already recognized and has inspired potential European solutions for migration management.
Although full approval for this idea has not yet been granted, the atmosphere in Brussels is shifting, with many states viewing it as an opportunity to enhance migration management and reduce human smuggling.
Meloni emphasized that Italy has played an active and proactive role on migration issues within the Council of Europe, presenting innovative solutions that are now being adopted and becoming standard practice.
She referred to the agreement between Italy and Albania as a potential model for addressing migration challenges and ensuring a more sustainable and controlled management of migratory flows.
