Controversy Erupts Over Italy’s €9 Million Migrant Center Costs in Albania
The Italian government faces political backlash as costs for employing 300 police officers in migrant centers in Albania could reach €9 million annually. Critics, including MP Riccardo Magi, accuse Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of miscalculating expenses related to migrant detention centers. However, the Interior Ministry clarifies that this figure represents a maximum estimate and is part of a larger five-year budget of €134 million per year. Officials claim this investment will reduce overall costs for migrant management, currently estimated at €1.7 billion annually.