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Italy and Albania Implement Migrant Processing Centers in Unprecedented Deal

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visits Albania to solidify the agreement as the EU considers replicating the model.

Overview

  • The five-year deal allows Albania to host up to 3,000 migrants per month while Italy processes their asylum claims.
  • Meloni's visit included tours of the migrant centers, which are set to be operational by August.
  • The agreement has sparked debate, with human rights groups concerned about refugee protections and opposition calling it propaganda.
  • The plan aims to deter illegal crossings and has drawn interest from other EU nations.
  • The centers, funded by Italy, will cost approximately $730 million over five years.