On 14 of February, the LIBE Committee will hold an exchange of views with the Commission, Italian authorities, and a legal expert on the migration and asylum Protocol signed between Italy and Albania. This exchange aims at debating on the Protocol recently signed between the Italian and Albanian governments regarding cooperation in asylum and migration management on Albanian territory. The agreement reached in November 2023 foresees the construction of two centres in Albania for the handling of arrivals of migrants and asylum seekers. Although not yet implemented, this Protocol has raised important questions amongst human rights organisations with regard to its compatibility with international and EU asylum and migration law. This discussion will give the opportunity for the representatives of the Italian authorities, the Commission and academia, to present their views and answer questions from the LIBE Committee Members. Location : Brussels, Room SPAAK 3C050Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP