Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a notable shift in tone on immigration, stating that both Italy and Europe “need immigrants” to sustain their economic and demographic future. Her remarks mark a significant moment in the ongoing European debate over migration policy.
Speaking at a recent public forum, Meloni emphasized that the continent’s aging population and labor shortages make immigration not just a challenge to manage, but a necessity to embrace. “Italy and Europe need immigrants,” she said, pointing to sectors like agriculture, construction, and elderly care that increasingly rely on foreign workers.
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Meloni, who has previously taken a hardline stance on illegal immigration, clarified that her comments were not a departure from her government’s position on border security but rather a recognition of economic realities.
“We must distinguish between uncontrolled flows and the kind of legal, managed migration that supports our economy and fills vital roles in our workforce,” she explained.
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The statement comes amid growing pressure on European governments to find balanced solutions to migration — combining border control with humanitarian responsibility and labor market demands. For Italy, a country on the front lines of Mediterranean migration routes, the issue remains both politically charged and practically urgent.
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