US EditionEU court rebukes Italy over migrant transfers to Albania
ITALY, AUG 1 – The European Court of Justice ruled that Italy's designation of safe countries for fast-track asylum must allow judicial review and accessible evidence to protect migrants' rights.
- The European Court of Justice said that Italy can fast-track deportations to safe countries if procedures are judicially reviewable, according to its recent ruling.
- Under a Friday ruling, the European Court of Justice said Italy can designate 'safe countries of origin,' supporting offshore processing models like Albania's.
- The European Court of Justice said safe country designations must be open to judicial review and sources accessible to applicants and courts.
- Despite the ECJ ruling, Italy will continue deportations to Albania for now, while offshore detention facilities remain empty due to legal obstacles.
- The European Union has set June 12, 2026, as the date for its updated asylum procedures regulation to enter force, while current rules remain until then, unless Italy applies ECJ standards in practice.
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Italy: EU Court ruling on ‘safe countries of origin’ is a heavy blow to Italy-Albania migration deal
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