Potential Effects and Concerns of the Agreement Between Italy and Albania on Managing Migratory Flows
Potential Effects and Concerns of the Agreement Between Italy and Albania on Managing Migratory Flows
Author(s): Rrezart Bushati, Emanuela FurramaniSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Civil Law, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Law, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Developing nations, Politics and law, Politics and society, History and theory of political science, Methodology and research technology, Comparative politics, Nationalism Studies, Law on Economics, Migration Studies, Inter-Ethnic Relations, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, EU-Legislation, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Maritime Law, Commercial Law, Court case, Comparative Law, Administrative Law
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: Migration; Place of Safety; Search and Rescue; Human Rights; Albanian Constitution
Summary/Abstract: The recent Memorandum of Understanding concluded between Italy and Albania for cooperation in the migration field has caused strong criticism. This agreement has raised many doubts regarding its compliance with the Albanian Constitution, specifically concerning the procedure required for concluding international agreements relating to the concession of the territory to foreign powers and the protection of human rights. Recently, the Albanian Constitutional Court decided that the Protocol does not violate the Constitution. This study aims to highlight the critical issues related to fundamental rights protection, particularly regarding the issue of which state will be responsible for human rights protection according to the ECHR. Another profile to consider is the determination of Albania as a safe place, considering that the agreement aims to transfer people rescued in international waters by Italian military vessels into Albanian territory.
Journal: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
- Issue Year: 10/2024
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 28-43
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
