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The Italian Navy ship, known as Libra, is set to return to the central Mediterranean early next week. Currently docked in Messina, the vessel is tasked with monitoring migration flows and welcoming migrants who arrive in our country. This intervention is part of a broader context of managing migration flows, which has seen Italy engaged in constant dialogue with the Albanian authorities.
Reception and transfers in Albania
The Libra ship will not only monitor arrivals, but will also be responsible for organizing the transfers of migrants to the Shengjin hotspot in Albania. This protocol, established with the government of Tirana, provides that migrants who fall into certain categories can be welcomed in reception centers located in Albania. The decision to place these centers on Albanian territory was supported by various Italian politicians, who see this choice as an effective solution to manage the migration emergency.
Political views on migrant management
Political reactions to the Italian government's decision to use Albania as a reception center have been mixed. Paolo Barelli, president of Forza Italia deputies, expressed his support, saying that the government's choices are legitimate and necessary. However, there is no shortage of criticism, such as that of Carlo Calenda, leader of Azione, who called Albania a "gigantic waste of resources". Calenda stressed the need for rigorous border control, but questioned the effectiveness of the current solution, suggesting that more valid and practical alternatives should be found.
