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Switzerland to Resume Returning Asylum Seekers to Italy at the End of August
After a four-year blockade, Italy will again accept individual asylum seekers from Switzerland, though new conditions may be discussed in Rome.
Switzerland will start flying asylum seekers back to Italy again at the end of August. This follows years of blockage, during which the Italian government under Giorgia Meloni refused to accept individuals who had traveled through Italy to other European countries. According to information from SRF, flight bookings have already been made.
Despite the new regulation, there are reports of potential inconsistencies in the process. Italy may impose additional conditions for the return of asylum seekers in the future. This comes from reports by 20 Minuten, which highlight changes in practice.