Let's not pretend the European continent isn't a vassal state of the United States and the group that runs the United States. Many European countries have voted in political parties that promises to halt and deport illegal aliens but once they get into power, they don't do anything they promised and in fact increase the amount that come in, see Italy/Meloni, Poland, Brexit, etc. Europeans, both men & women have voted time and time again for deportations and it never happens. This is because Europe (excluding Russia) is a vassal state of the powers that run the USA. People don't understand what happens when you actually try to go against the power structure, you will be de-banked, fired, destroyed, etc. The best bet for Europe is for America to lose its grip on Europe via Russia and for America's economy and military power to collapse via Russia/China/Iran. Otherwise, things in Europe & for Europeans, including the European diaspora, will continue to get worse as time passes.
While it is undeniable that the US has an undue influence in European politics, it is ridiculous to claim that Europe would be better off under yoke of Russia. That's pure Russian propaganda.
And what you mentioned about Meloni is simply not true. I asked Perplexity AI about it and here is the answer:
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Since Giorgia Meloni's administration took office, Italy has seen a significant decrease in the number of illegal immigrants arriving in the country, reportedly a 60-64% reduction in 2024 compared to previous years. This drop has been credited to stricter border controls, bilateral deals—especially with Albania, Tunisia, and Libya—and a focus on deterring smuggling networks.
Illegal Arrivals: Numbers and Policies
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In 2022, Italy recorded over 105,000 illegal arrivals, which rose to more than 157,000 in 2023. By 2024, the number had fallen to around 66,000 due to Meloni's migration control measures.
- The government's approach involves close cooperation with North African countries and the creation of new agreements for offshoring migrant processing, most notably with Albania.
Deportations and Repatriations
- Although Meloni's administration has emphasized increasing deportations, Italy's record remains weaker than that of France or Germany. In 2023, slightly over 4,000 migrants were forcibly deported—about a third of France and Germany's numbers, while most expulsion orders went unenforced.
- New offshore migrant centres in Albania were designed to process up to 36,000 asylum seekers annually and facilitate swift deportations, though repeated interventions by Italian courts have blocked mass transfers and raised legal challenges concerning international protections and “safe country” designations.
- Despite some high-profile deportation flights—for example, to Egypt—these remain relatively few, but Meloni's government is pressing the EU to clarify rules and designate more countries as safe for returns.
Balancing Deterrence and Legal Migration
- While illegal arrivals have dropped, the Meloni government has also announced plans to issue up to 500,000 work visas over three years to address labor shortages and channel migration into legal pathways.
- The administration’s strategy is described as “controlled openness,” combining tough rhetoric and deterrence with pragmatism on labor migration.
Legal and Political Challenges
- Italian courts and human rights organizations continue to challenge the legality of rapid deportations and offshoring measures, leading to ongoing legal battles that have limited the government’s ability to implement large-scale removals.
- These challenges mean that, while arrivals are down, broad-scale increases in deportations are limited by Italy's legal and procedural frameworks.
In conclusion, the Meloni administration has achieved a marked reduction in illegal immigration flows to Italy through stricter border policies and deals with third countries, but it has not dramatically increased deportations—largely due to legal obstacles and enforcement limitations."
The real reason why it is hard to increase deportations is that there are laws at the European level and the charter of Human Rights that protect immigrants and governments just cannot deport anyone they want that easily. Even Trump faced significant legal challenges from US courts themselves, and the US has weaker individual protection than the EU.