From 6h ago 11.57 GMT EU asks Italy for more information on Albania deal Lisa O'Carroll The EU got “practically zero notice” of Giorgia Meloni’s deal to send thousands of migrants to Albania for asylum processing, it is understood. Scholz said the agreements will contribute to speeding up asylum procedures and restricting social benefits paid to asylum seekers and will be backed up by more funding. Under EU law, migrants that land on EU soil or in national waters have asylum claims processed in the EU. In addition asylum seekers will receive less cash in future, and will instead receive part of the money available to them as credit on a payment card. Updated at 14.10 GMT6h ago 11.57 GMT EU asks Italy for more information on Albania deal Lisa O'Carroll The EU got “practically zero notice” of Giorgia Meloni’s deal to send thousands of migrants to Albania for asylum processing, it is understood.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2023 18:37 UTC