The Italian government has initiated a significant shift in its approach to managing irregular migration by establishing asylum offshoring procedures in Albania, reflecting a wider trend in Europe as migration flows rise.
Last year, the EU recorded about 380,000 irregular border crossings and 1.1 million asylum applications, marking a 17% increase compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for new solutions.
Meloni's government signed an agreement with Albania to open two asylum centers aimed at processing claims more efficiently, mirroring Australia's earlier offshoring strategies, raising questions about effectiveness and human rights.
The offshoring initiative has stirred debate in Europe, especially with Germany observing closely due to rising anti-immigration sentiments and incidents, emphasizing the complexity of bilateral migration policies.
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