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Italian MP Alarmed over Uncontrolled Immigration from Libya & Tunisia

July 1, 2023
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Tommaso Foti, who Heads Italy’s ruling right-wing Fratelli d’Italia party, raised concerns about the “peril of unregulated migration that might ensue should Libya and Tunisia face a state collapse. Such a scenario could trigger a mass exodus involving millions of people.”

During an interview with the Italian television program ” Controcorrente,” Foti underscored the necessity of “meticulously analyzing migration statistics.” Drawing attention to Poland, which has accommodated millions of Ukrainian refugees, the Italian lawmaker highlighted that “certain countries are more susceptible to the impacts of mass migration. A silver lining in this situation is the European Union’s comprehensive understanding that the external aspect is the crux of the migration issue.”

“This understanding dictates that migrants should be restrained from departing the coasts. Tunisia’s mention at this European summit is not fortuitous, given Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s frequent visits to the country,” he added.

In a stern warning, Foti asserted, “Should Libya and Tunisia, both major launching points for migration, experience a state breakdown, we face the potential of millions fleeing these countries.” He added that 12% of the immigration problem is constituted by refugees, indicating that a significant 88% are economic migrants.

Libya has experienced significant political instability in recent years. Following the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been embroiled in conflict and has lacked a stable central government. This has made the country a transit point for migrants looking to reach Europe, especially Italy, which is geographically close to North Africa. Tunisia, while more politically stable, has also been a point of departure for many migrants due to economic struggles and political discontent.

Migration from North Africa to Europe has been a contentious issue, with Italy often bearing the brunt of irregular sea arrivals. These arrivals have posed significant social, political, and humanitarian challenges. Europe, and Italy in particular, has grappled with balancing the need to manage borders, and maintain security with upholding international obligations to provide refuge for those fleeing conflict and persecution.

The European Union has been involved in trying to manage the crisis. Foti’s comments about the EU’s growing understanding of the migration problem reflect ongoing discussions about how to address this complex issue. The potential collapse of Libya and Tunisia could exacerbate this already challenging situation by potentially leading to a significant increase in the number of people seeking to migrate to Europe.

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