Hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled across Italy on 12 March
Authorities update guidance after February/March aviation strikes—knock-on effects continue
Constitutional Court Concludes Hearing on Controversial ‘Tajani’ Citizenship Law
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Meloni Blasts Judges After Courts Block Migrant Transfers to Albania Ahead of Justice Referendum
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni accused the judiciary of sabotaging her Albania migrant-processing deal after courts blocked several transfers, sharpening tensions ahead of the 22–23 March referendum on judicial reform. The clash foreshadows potential policy volatility that could affect detention capacity and immigration case-processing times.
Rome & Milan Airports Suffer 21 Cancellations, 81 Delays Amid Middle-East Airspace Reroutes
On 11 March, Malpensa and Fiumicino recorded a combined 21 flight cancellations and 81 delays as airlines rerouted around Middle-East airspace closures. The disruption affected multiple long-haul carriers and is spilling over into cargo timelines, trade-fair logistics and immigration appointments.
Lufthansa Pilot Strike on 12–13 March Threatens Italy-Germany Business Corridors
A 48-hour Lufthansa pilot strike starting 12 March will ground most flights from Germany, disrupting Italy-Germany passenger and cargo links. Companies should rebook via unaffected carriers, expect capacity crunches, and prepare EU261 compensation claims.