Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has declared that judges or bureaucrats will not stop her government in pushing forward tough policies against irregular migration. Judges or bureaucrats will not stop her government
Speaking on Wednesday, August 27, at the annual Meeting of Comunione e Liberazione in Rimini, Meloni said her administration was determined to enforce Italian law, guarantee public safety, and fight human traffickers.
“I want to say clearly that any attempt to prevent us from managing illegal immigration will be rejected. No judge, politician, or bureaucrat can stop us from protecting Italian citizens and saving human lives,” she stated in her keynote speech.
Her comments came after recent clashes between her government and the Italian magistrates’ union (ANM). Earlier this month, Meloni accused parts of the judiciary of acting against her policies. ANM responded firmly, stressing that judges “do not do politics” and that claims of a “design against the executive” undermine Italy’s democratic foundations.
The Italian government has also faced setbacks in its migration strategy. Its plan to run migrant centres in Albania, through an agreement with Tirana, has been delayed by legal obstacles. Meanwhile, a parliamentary request is underway to prosecute three senior Italian ministers over the controversial release of a Libyan general wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Despite these challenges, Meloni defended her approach, saying Italy is not seeking to exploit migrants for cheap labor but to address the root causes of migration. She emphasized the need to fight human trafficking networks and to strengthen cooperation with countries of origin and transit.
The Prime Minister also highlighted Italy’s role in shaping the European Union’s approach to migration, including tougher border controls, stronger repatriation measures, and new international partnerships. According to her, these policies have already reduced irregular arrivals and deaths at sea.
“What matters most is saving human lives and stopping traffickers. That is the real success Italy should be proud of,” she said.