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Meloni Pushes Controversial €1.2M Lawyer Bonuses for Migrant Repatriations

4/22/2026

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Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, announced on April 21 that her government will amend a plan paying bonuses to lawyers aiding migrant repatriations.
The draft would allocate €1.2 million for bonuses from 2026 to 2028 and faces backlash and ethical concerns.
President Sergio Mattarella and legal associations say the proposal undermines legal ethics.
Meloni plans to push the measure through Parliament by April 25 while considering feedback for future adjustments.

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Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, announced on April 21 that her government will amend a plan paying bonuses to lawyers aiding migrant repatriations.
The draft would allocate €1.2 million for bonuses from 2026 to 2028 and faces backlash and ethical concerns.
President Sergio Mattarella and legal associations say the proposal undermines legal ethics.
Meloni plans to push the measure through Parliament by April 25 while considering feedback for future adjustments.