Head of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights, hailed the decision as “historic” and “a giant move” in the field of political and civil rights. Ishak Ibrahim, an expert on Christian affairs in Egypt, was more skeptical: it “will not have a significant impact on eliminating discrimination and ensuring the opportunity for all citizens.”
By extending maternity and paternity benefits to short term migrants, the Italian state will help to facilitate the policy known as ‘replacement migration,’ which is often put forward by liberal politicians as a solution to Europe’s low birth rates and aging population.
