The immigration section of the Rome tribunal has halted the transfer of seven migrants from Egypt and Bangladesh, who were held in Albania, back to Italy.

This decision follows a suspension of the validation of their detention in Albania, pending a ruling from the European Court of Justice.

The case highlights a conflict between Italian national laws and European Union regulations regarding the designation of 'safe countries' for automatic deportation.

The court emphasized the need to assess each migrant's case individually, as required by EU law.

This ruling has sparked political reactions, with some Italian leaders criticizing it as a political move against national interests.

The migrants are expected to return to Italy shortly, as the legal debate continues.