Albania
The Rome Appeals Court has raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of the Italy-Albania protocol, which involves processing migrants rescued by Italy in Albanian facilities. In three recent rulings, the court declined to validate the detention of migrants in the Gjader center in Albania, citing doubts about the protocol's compliance with European Union laws. These decisions stem from cases involving Moroccan nationals facing expulsion orders, who had requested international protection. The court's skepticism is influenced by preliminary references it made to the European Court of Justice in November 2025, seeking clarification on the protocol's legality. This development underscores ongoing legal challenges and debates surrounding migration agreements between EU member states and third countries.
