Italy Faces Immigration Dilemma Amid Musk's Comments

President Sergio Mattarella addresses Elon Musk's comments on Italy's immigration policy, stressing national sovereignty. Musk's remarks, supported by local politician Matteo Salvini, spark debate as Italy grapples with EU court rulings and tensions between government and judiciary on detaining asylum-seekers in Albania.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has cautioned Elon Musk against meddling in Italy's domestic affairs following the U.S. billionaire's criticism of a court's decision on immigration. Musk, a close associate of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, had suggested that judges opposing a government policy intended to deter irregular immigration should be dismissed.

The controversy centers around the European Union's Court of Justice ruling, which questioned Italy's efforts to repatriate asylum-seekers by sending them to Albania, only to later transfer them to Italy. This legal impasse highlights the tension between judicial decisions and government policy, with Italy's supreme court set to review the matter.

Meanwhile, Musk, showing respect for Italy's constitution, reaffirmed his stance on freely expressing opinions. He discussed this with Meloni while Italian politician Matteo Salvini supported Musk's views. The ongoing legal scrutiny awaits clarification from the EU court, keeping Italy's immigration strategy in contention.

(With inputs from agencies.)