00:00The European Court of Justice has sided with an Italian court that questioned the government's
00:07designation of Bangladesh as a safe country of origin. The label would allow deportations
00:12and detentions of asylum seekers while their application is under review. The case was
00:18sparked when two Bangladeshi nationals who were rescued at sea by Italian authorities
00:22were transferred to Albania, where Italy has built two offshore processing centers.
00:27The court ruled that a country cannot be labeled safe if it's not safe for specific vulnerable
00:33groups, and the designation must be backed by clear accessible evidence. Italy's government
00:39hit back at the ruling, claiming the decision weakens Rome's ability to fight illegal immigration
00:44and protect borders. But the ruling may only have a short-term impact. An EU regulation set to take
00:52effect in June 2026 or sooner will allow governments to declare countries safe with certain exceptions,
00:58aligning more closely with Italy's approach.
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