Italian Courts Block Migrant Plan with Albania

Italian courts have ruled against the government's plan to process migrants in Albania, ordering the return of seven asylum seekers to Italy. The plan, part of a €670 million agreement between Italy and Albania, aimed to manage migrants from countries like Egypt and Bangladesh, deemed 'safe' by Italy, in Albanian camps. However, the court, citing a European Court of Justice ruling, determined these countries are not universally safe, thus invalidating the plan. This decision marks the second judicial intervention against the scheme, prompting a strong backlash from the Italian government, which accused the judiciary of political interference. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government remains resolute, attempting to sidestep these legal challenges by updating the list of 'safe' countries. The ongoing legal battles underscore the tensions between national policies and EU laws on migration.