ASSESSMENTS
When It Comes to EU Migration Policies, Italy Won’t Go Down Without a Fight
Jul 9, 2019 | 09:30 GMT
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Highlights
- The number of migrants reaching the European Union by sea or land has decreased significantly since the peak of the immigration crisis of 2015 — a trend that is likely to continue in 2019.
- But immigration nonetheless remains at the center of Italian politics, with the country's government pushing for a more equal distribution of migrants across all EU member states.
- However, such a comprehensive EU reform is unlikely, which will prompt Italy to take matters into its own hands by toughening its immigration rules in the coming months.
- The Italian government will also be more willing to make unilateral moves to prevent migrants from entering or staying in the country, resulting in renewed disputes with Brussels and other European countries.
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