
Meloni Conference Advises Aid, Alliances To Stem Migration Flow
The Italian prime minister has softened her anti-immigration rhetoric considerably in recent months, even stating that “both Europe and Italy need immigration.”

The Italian prime minister has softened her anti-immigration rhetoric considerably in recent months, even stating that “both Europe and Italy need immigration.”

The partnership includes Tunisian commitment to stemming the irregular flow of persons into Europe, and could serve as a model for EU-African relations.

Italian PM Meloni, who spearheaded the agreement, said it should be regarded as a “model” for the EU to present to other North African governments that will be called upon to help to control mass migration out of Africa.

The Tunisian city of Sfax witnessed violent attacks against migrants as authorities and vigilante groups turned against African migrants following the death of a Tunisian man.

The 29-year-old criminal insisted that “not even the Prophet himself could prevent the Harka,” the name given to illegal immigration in Tunisia.

Ultimately, this serves Italy’s Mattei Plan, which seeks to invest in African energy infrastructure and promote employment, reducing the long-term desirability of Europe-bound migration.

Tunisian President Saied said he won’t be the EU’s border guard; Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled one billion reasons to change his mind.

Giorgia Meloni met with Tunisia’s president and prime minister as illegal immigration from North Africa continues to surge.

Tunisia’s accession into the bloc would provide the country with massive economic benefits, which in turn would improve the country’s social conditions.

The Monday rescue followed three others over the Easter weekend, which saw the deaths of at least 50 migrants, and the arrival—on the Italian island of Lampedusa—of 26 boats carrying 974 migrants on Easter Sunday.