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Migrants, Repatriation Center in Trento: Fugatti Meets Minister Piantedosi. "Forward Together"
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Migrants, Repatriation Center in Trento: Fugatti Meets Minister Piantedosi. "Forward Together"

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The President of the Autonomous Province of Trento, Maurizio Fugatti, met with Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi to discuss the construction of a repatriation center.
  • Both officials affirmed their commitment to the project, viewing it as crucial for territorial security and effective repatriation of irregular immigrants.
  • The center, planned for Maso Visintainer, will have a capacity of 25 beds and is considered a model of institutional collaboration.

Trentino's commitment to enhancing security and managing irregular immigration took center stage as Provincial President Maurizio Fugatti met with Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi. The discussion, held on the sidelines of the Trento Festival of Economics, underscored a strong alignment between the provincial administration and the national government regarding the strategic importance of the planned repatriation center (CPR) in Trento.

Fugatti emphasized that the CPR is a vital tool for bolstering regional security and streamlining the return process for individuals residing in Italy without legal status. He reiterated the province's resolve, alongside the national government, to move forward decisively with the project, which was formalized by an institutional agreement last October. "This is a choice of responsibility that Trentino has decided to take on together with the national Government," Fugatti stated, highlighting that the center will also complement existing reception and integration programs for those who adhere to the rules.

The CPR represents an important tool for ensuring greater security for the territory and for effectively combating illegal immigration, while at the same time supporting serious reception and integration paths for those who respect the rules.

— Maurizio FugattiExplaining the importance of the repatriation center for security and managing immigration.

Minister Piantedosi lauded the initiative as an exemplary model of institutional collaboration. He affirmed the Ministry of the Interior's full support, noting that the Trento facility will strengthen Italy's national network of repatriation centers and enable a more agile response to the province's specific needs. Piantedosi also pointed out that a local center would alleviate the burden on law enforcement agencies by reducing the need for inter-regional transfers during expulsion procedures.

The proposed center will be located in Maso Visintainer, south of Trento. The Province will oversee its construction, while the Ministry of the Interior will manage its operations. With a planned capacity of 25 beds, the facility aims to prioritize the needs of the Trentino region, reflecting a coordinated effort to address migration challenges effectively.

a model of institutional collaboration

— Matteo PiantedosiDescribing the initiative of building the repatriation center.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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