Italian Government Moves to Block Airport Strikes During Milano-Cortina 2026
Rights Groups Warn Italy’s New Immigration Bill ‘Fast-Tracks Deportations’
Unions Double-Down on 16 February Airline Walk-out Despite Olympic Pressure
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Italy Plans Naval Deployment to Turn Back Mediterranean Migrant Boats
The Times reports that Rome intends to deploy naval assets to prevent migrant boats entering Italian waters, imposing €50,000 fines on non-compliant rescue NGOs and diverting passengers to ‘safe third countries.’ The policy widens Italy’s maritime enforcement toolbox and signals a tougher line ahead of EU asylum-system reforms.
Olympic Logistics Ripple Outward: Bulgarian Posts Warns of Parcel Delays to Italy
Bulgarian Posts says parcels bound for Italy could be delayed by up to two days because Olympic road closures are disrupting Poste Italiane’s collection and delivery schedules in Lombardy and Veneto. Firms that send time-critical mobility documents through the post should switch to tracked courier or digital channels until mid-March.
Italian Cabinet Approves Sweeping Anti-Immigration Package With ‘Naval Blockade’ Powers
On 11 February the Meloni government adopted a decree that empowers authorities to seal Italian waters during migration or security emergencies and to shift intercepted migrants to third countries. The package also begins transposing the EU Migration Pact ahead of its June launch. Companies should brace for possible port closures, rerouted maritime traffic and tougher border checks.
Supplementary Protection Under Italian Asylum Law Tightened to Four Strict Conditions
The cabinet approved a bill that makes Italy’s subsidiary protection contingent on meeting four cumulative requirements: five-year legal residence, Italian-language certification, adequate housing and sufficient income. The move is intended to cut humanitarian permits but may strain sectors that rely on those workers and trigger a wave of legal challenges.
Budget Law Raises ‘Non-Dom’ Flat Tax to €300,000 but Grandfathers Existing Residents
Italy’s 2026 Budget Law hikes the lump-sum ‘new resident’ tax to €300,000 for main applicants and €50,000 per dependent, effective for individuals registering from 1 January 2026. Existing beneficiaries keep the prior €200,000 rate, giving employers a brief window to relocate talent under cheaper terms.
Nation-Wide Aviation Strike Planned for 16 February Set to Disrupt Italian Airports
Unions representing flight and ground staff will stage a 24-hour strike across Italy on 16 February, threatening hundreds of flights at major airports and coinciding with Carnival and pre-Fashion Week traffic. Companies should activate travel-disruption protocols and consider rerouting travellers.