Civil-rights commentators sounded the alarm on 17 February after the Cabinet’s new security package proposed 12-hour preventive detention and unprecedented authority to ban NGO rescue ships from Italian waters and redirect them to “safe third countries”. (globalist.it)
The draft decree, championed by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and Deputy-Premier Matteo Salvini, would let the government declare a ‘temporary interdiction’ of territorial seas during episodes of “exceptional migration pressure”. Critics argue that the provision revives the controversial ‘naval blockade’ idea and could breach international maritime law.
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Legal scholars warn that shifting the burden of proof onto asylum-seekers from newly listed “safe” nations—such as Egypt and Bangladesh—may violate EU asylum guarantees until the bloc’s Migration & Asylum Pact takes effect in June. They also question the constitutionality of preventive detention based on vague criteria like wearing a helmet at demonstrations.
Individuals and companies that need to ensure their travel or employment paperwork for Italy is fully compliant amid these changing rules can turn to VisaHQ for assistance. The service offers real-time guidance and end-to-end support for obtaining tourist, business or work visas, helping applicants avoid delays or refusals as policies tighten. Details are available at https://www.visahq.com/italy/
For mobility managers the wider message is clear: Italy is hardening its stance on irregular arrivals while simultaneously relying on legal labour channels such as the Decreto Flussi to fill shortages. Companies employing third-country nationals should monitor the legislative timeline; if the decree passes unchanged, maritime rescue NGOs may curtail operations, potentially increasing loss-of-life risks and political tensions that could trigger further border measures.
The draft decree, championed by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and Deputy-Premier Matteo Salvini, would let the government declare a ‘temporary interdiction’ of territorial seas during episodes of “exceptional migration pressure”. Critics argue that the provision revives the controversial ‘naval blockade’ idea and could breach international maritime law.
Legal scholars warn that shifting the burden of proof onto asylum-seekers from newly listed “safe” nations—such as Egypt and Bangladesh—may violate EU asylum guarantees until the bloc’s Migration & Asylum Pact takes effect in June. They also question the constitutionality of preventive detention based on vague criteria like wearing a helmet at demonstrations.
Individuals and companies that need to ensure their travel or employment paperwork for Italy is fully compliant amid these changing rules can turn to VisaHQ for assistance. The service offers real-time guidance and end-to-end support for obtaining tourist, business or work visas, helping applicants avoid delays or refusals as policies tighten. Details are available at https://www.visahq.com/italy/
For mobility managers the wider message is clear: Italy is hardening its stance on irregular arrivals while simultaneously relying on legal labour channels such as the Decreto Flussi to fill shortages. Companies employing third-country nationals should monitor the legislative timeline; if the decree passes unchanged, maritime rescue NGOs may curtail operations, potentially increasing loss-of-life risks and political tensions that could trigger further border measures.
