Italy’s top court orders government to compensate migrants who were stranded at sea for days
- Italy's highest appeals court ordered the government to compensate migrants stranded at sea in 2018 due to orders from then-Interior Minister Matteo Salvini.
- The government must determine the compensation amount for the migrants, who were deprived of their freedom for nine days.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the ruling, arguing it distances citizens from institutions and burdens taxpayers.
- Salvini described the court's decision as 'absurd,' calling for magistrates to use their own money for compensation.
55 Articles
55 Articles
Italys Top Court Orders Rome To Compensate Migrants
Italys highest court has ordered the state to compensate migrants held in port for 10 days in 2018 by then interior minister Matteo Salvini, prompting outrage Friday from the government. The case was brought by Eritreans detained along with dozens of other migrants on the Diciotti ..
Italy government furious as court orders compensation for sea migrant
An Eritrean who was among a group of sea migrants held on an Italian coast guard vessel for 10 days in 2018 is entitled to compensation, Italy's top appeals court has ruled, triggering the fury of Italy's right-wing government.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage