The Bologna Tribunal has raised questions about Italy's recent decree defining 19 countries as "safe" for the repatriation of expelled migrants.

This decree, issued by the Meloni government, aims to facilitate an agreement with Albania for accelerated deportation procedures.

However, the tribunal argues that the criteria used to designate these countries as safe conflict with European Union law.

The case has been referred to the European Court of Justice to determine whether national or EU regulations should prevail.

The controversy centers on the concept of "partial safety," which the EU court previously rejected, stating that a country must be safe for all, not just the majority.

This legal challenge highlights ongoing tensions between national immigration policies and EU directives.