Overview

• The premier alleged that certain magistrates are using immigration rulings to frustrate her government’s efforts to curb illegal migration.
• On August 4, the Tribunal dei ministri archived charges against Meloni in the Almasri affair and requested authorisation to prosecute ministers Carlo Nordio, Matteo Piantedosi and undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano.
• Parliamentary committees are scheduled to vote on lifting immunity for the three ministers before magistrates can proceed with their case.
• Meloni insisted that her ministers acted lawfully in repatriating Libyan General Almasri to protect Italian security.
• She said she has factored in potential repercussions for her speedy justice-career separation reform and cited a 60% reduction in illegal immigration under her policies.