Andreina De Leo
@andreinadeleo.bsky.social
(Yet another) 🇮🇹 in Brussels | PhDing @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social | Member @asgiit.bsky.social | Accredited visitor closed centers @jrsbelgium.bsky.social | All things 🇪🇺 #Asylum & #Migration law | Also occasionally spreading love for #TSwift & #Cats | 🫶⚖️🐱✨
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⚖️ Judgment in Joined Cases C-758/24 & C-759/24 Alace & Canpelli: who can decide if a third country is “safe” under EU law?
🎥 💬 Judge Jürimäe explains with subtitles in all EU languages 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
📰 PR 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
👩⚖️ Bio 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
🎥 💬 Judge Jürimäe explains with subtitles in all EU languages 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
📰 PR 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
👩⚖️ Bio 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
1/🧵What did the EU Court of Justice actually say about "safe countries of origin"? And what does it mean for the 🇮🇹🇦🇱 Italy-Albania migration deal? Let’s break it down: thread 👇
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New EU law making it easier to suspend visa waivers for non-EU countries adopted - www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
My earlier comments on the law - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/carr...
My earlier comments on the law - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/carr...
Council greenlights new EU rules for the suspension of visa-free travel for third countries
The Council adopted a regulation to revise the EU’s visa suspension mechanism.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
New EU law making it easier to suspend visa waivers for non-EU countries adopted - www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
My earlier comments on the law - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/carr...
My earlier comments on the law - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/06/carr...
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Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
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good morning specifically to the FBI agent who introduced Mamdani’s dad to Marx
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
good morning specifically to the FBI agent who introduced Mamdani’s dad to Marx
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The EU promised Egypt €7.4 billion in exchange for human rights improvements. Sadly, we see no change so far.
Don't roll out the red carpet for Al-Sisi, but demand change during Wednesday's summit: No human rights improvements, no EU money.
That's our message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 👇
Don't roll out the red carpet for Al-Sisi, but demand change during Wednesday's summit: No human rights improvements, no EU money.
That's our message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 👇
October 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The EU promised Egypt €7.4 billion in exchange for human rights improvements. Sadly, we see no change so far.
Don't roll out the red carpet for Al-Sisi, but demand change during Wednesday's summit: No human rights improvements, no EU money.
That's our message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 👇
Don't roll out the red carpet for Al-Sisi, but demand change during Wednesday's summit: No human rights improvements, no EU money.
That's our message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 👇
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Legally, the EU Treaties explicitly prevent such a shutdown - the existing budget continues to apply until a new budget is agreed
Imagine if the EU institutions bungled their budget-setting process so badly that all staff would be placed on leave without pay. You'd never hear the end of it! But oh hey it's America so just one of those things.
October 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Legally, the EU Treaties explicitly prevent such a shutdown - the existing budget continues to apply until a new budget is agreed
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Here's the argument that bans on Pride marches fall within the scope of EU law (and are in breach of EU law), by Attila Szabó - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/buda...
October 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Here's the argument that bans on Pride marches fall within the scope of EU law (and are in breach of EU law), by Attila Szabó - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/buda...
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Funding for the serial human rights abusing Libyan Coast Guard might be one of the worst things the EU does that Europeans are largely ignorant about. Many of us like to stay ignorant about it of course.
Libyan coast guard opens fire on NGO rescue ship in international waters
Libyan coast guard opens fire on NGO rescue ship in international waters
www.euractiv.com
August 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Funding for the serial human rights abusing Libyan Coast Guard might be one of the worst things the EU does that Europeans are largely ignorant about. Many of us like to stay ignorant about it of course.
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The wisest words in society are “I don’t know” and we need to really emphasize that.
If someone you respect says “you know what, I don’t know but let me help you figure this out or help you find someone who may know,” you’ve found yourself a winner.
That’s true wisdom.
If someone you respect says “you know what, I don’t know but let me help you figure this out or help you find someone who may know,” you’ve found yourself a winner.
That’s true wisdom.
August 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The wisest words in society are “I don’t know” and we need to really emphasize that.
If someone you respect says “you know what, I don’t know but let me help you figure this out or help you find someone who may know,” you’ve found yourself a winner.
That’s true wisdom.
If someone you respect says “you know what, I don’t know but let me help you figure this out or help you find someone who may know,” you’ve found yourself a winner.
That’s true wisdom.
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Love her or hate her (I freaking love Taylor Swift), but this woman is so self-aware of everything, its kind of inspirational
Taylor Swift jokes about being on the ‘New Heights’ podcast:
“You guys have a lot of male sports fans that listen to your podcast. I think we all know that if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens — it’s more of me.”
“You guys have a lot of male sports fans that listen to your podcast. I think we all know that if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens — it’s more of me.”
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Love her or hate her (I freaking love Taylor Swift), but this woman is so self-aware of everything, its kind of inspirational
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August 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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- more like 'raised the threshold to fast-track decisions on asylum applications on certain grounds'
- the judgment recognises the law will change in the near future, so Meloni is grandstanding here
- judicial review is a core part of the rule of law in a democratic society - cry harder
- the judgment recognises the law will change in the near future, so Meloni is grandstanding here
- judicial review is a core part of the rule of law in a democratic society - cry harder
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacted with fury on Friday as the EU’s top court raised the threshold for member countries to reject asylum-seekers.
Meloni fumes as EU top court makes it harder to reject asylum-seekers
Italian PM accuses European judges of a power grab.
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August 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
- more like 'raised the threshold to fast-track decisions on asylum applications on certain grounds'
- the judgment recognises the law will change in the near future, so Meloni is grandstanding here
- judicial review is a core part of the rule of law in a democratic society - cry harder
- the judgment recognises the law will change in the near future, so Meloni is grandstanding here
- judicial review is a core part of the rule of law in a democratic society - cry harder
1/🧵What did the EU Court of Justice actually say about "safe countries of origin"? And what does it mean for the 🇮🇹🇦🇱 Italy-Albania migration deal? Let’s break it down: thread 👇
⚖️ Judgment in Joined Cases C-758/24 & C-759/24 Alace & Canpelli: who can decide if a third country is “safe” under EU law?
🎥 💬 Judge Jürimäe explains with subtitles in all EU languages 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
📰 PR 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
👩⚖️ Bio 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
🎥 💬 Judge Jürimäe explains with subtitles in all EU languages 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
📰 PR 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
👩⚖️ Bio 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
August 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
1/🧵What did the EU Court of Justice actually say about "safe countries of origin"? And what does it mean for the 🇮🇹🇦🇱 Italy-Albania migration deal? Let’s break it down: thread 👇
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CJEU, asylum law II
New judgment: Member States cannot currently designate asylum-seekers' countries of origin as 'safe' unless that applies to everyone - but EU law will change in near future - judgment complicates application of Italy/Albania deal for now - curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
New judgment: Member States cannot currently designate asylum-seekers' countries of origin as 'safe' unless that applies to everyone - but EU law will change in near future - judgment complicates application of Italy/Albania deal for now - curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
curia.europa.eu
August 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
CJEU, asylum law II
New judgment: Member States cannot currently designate asylum-seekers' countries of origin as 'safe' unless that applies to everyone - but EU law will change in near future - judgment complicates application of Italy/Albania deal for now - curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
New judgment: Member States cannot currently designate asylum-seekers' countries of origin as 'safe' unless that applies to everyone - but EU law will change in near future - judgment complicates application of Italy/Albania deal for now - curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
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”Why the EU plan for the return of irregular migrants is only half an answer”
My op-ed in @euobserver.com today.
My op-ed in @euobserver.com today.
The European Commission has proposed a tougher system for removing irregular migrants, which includes many controversial elements. But as it only addresses the output side of the return system, it is unlikely to solve the EU’s long-standing problems with low return rates and enforcement failures.
Why the EU plan for the return of irregular migrants is only half an answer
The European Commission has proposed a tougher system for removing irregular migrants, which includes many controversial elements. But as it only addresses the output side of the return system, it is unlikely to solve the EU’s long-standing problems with low return rates and enforcement failures.
euobserver.com
July 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
”Why the EU plan for the return of irregular migrants is only half an answer”
My op-ed in @euobserver.com today.
My op-ed in @euobserver.com today.
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The Commission's new #EUbudget ("multiannual financial framework", MFF) proposal has drawn a lot of criticism - some more, some less warranted.
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
July 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Commission's new #EUbudget ("multiannual financial framework", MFF) proposal has drawn a lot of criticism - some more, some less warranted.
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
A short 🧵 trying to sort the lines of criticism:
Very positive to see rising interest in EU legal remedies for accountability when the Union clearly fails to uphold its values. But concerned that actions seemingly misaligned with the aim of Art. 265 TFEU and likely unsuccessful may divert focus from more effective strategies for the broader cause.
Lawyers specialising in international law will file an “action for failure to act” with the European Court of Justice on Thursday for the inaction of the EU Commission and Council in the massacres perpetrated by the Netanyahu government. This is the first time this has happened.
Lawyers file case against EU Commission and Council for 'failure to act' on Gaza genocide
Lawyers specialising in international law will file an “action for failure to act” with the European Court of Justice on Thursday for the inaction of the EU Commission and Council in the massacres perpetrated by the Netanyahu government. This is the first time this has happened.
euobserver.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Very positive to see rising interest in EU legal remedies for accountability when the Union clearly fails to uphold its values. But concerned that actions seemingly misaligned with the aim of Art. 265 TFEU and likely unsuccessful may divert focus from more effective strategies for the broader cause.
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"The Greek ban on people arriving from North Africa from claiming #asylum is a policy as illegal and failed as its 2020 iteration for refugees arriving from Turkey."
Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA @jacobinmag.bsky.social
✍️@moiralavelle.bsky.social @vedatyeler.com
jacobin.com/2025/07/gree...
Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA @jacobinmag.bsky.social
✍️@moiralavelle.bsky.social @vedatyeler.com
jacobin.com/2025/07/gree...
Greece Is Shutting the Door to Refugees
Greece has declared a three-month halt to all asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa. The European Union is hardening its borders, even if it means trampling on its own laws.
jacobin.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
"The Greek ban on people arriving from North Africa from claiming #asylum is a policy as illegal and failed as its 2020 iteration for refugees arriving from Turkey."
Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA @jacobinmag.bsky.social
✍️@moiralavelle.bsky.social @vedatyeler.com
jacobin.com/2025/07/gree...
Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA @jacobinmag.bsky.social
✍️@moiralavelle.bsky.social @vedatyeler.com
jacobin.com/2025/07/gree...
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In a new policy brief for @delorsberlin.bsky.social, @judithkohlenberger.bsky.social, @pzlotnik.bsky.social, @llaube.bsky.social, @dansaracino.bsky.social and I look into how the EU has been dealing with what it calls "instrumentalised" migration. 🧵 (1/3) www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
Instrumentalisation of migration: Europe needs a strong and lawful response
Several EU Member States refer to alleged attempts at instrumentalisation by Russia and Belarus to undermine refugee protection at the eastern external borders - even though the number of asylum seeke...
www.delorscentre.eu
July 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In a new policy brief for @delorsberlin.bsky.social, @judithkohlenberger.bsky.social, @pzlotnik.bsky.social, @llaube.bsky.social, @dansaracino.bsky.social and I look into how the EU has been dealing with what it calls "instrumentalised" migration. 🧵 (1/3) www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...
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Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA, spoke on Friday on
BBC World Service Newsday about the suspension of #asylum processing for #refugees arriving by boat from North Africa. #Crete #Greece
The decision is blatantly unlawful and violates international & humanitarian law.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC World Service Newsday about the suspension of #asylum processing for #refugees arriving by boat from North Africa. #Crete #Greece
The decision is blatantly unlawful and violates international & humanitarian law.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Newsday - US will impose 35% tariffs on Canada - BBC Sounds
President Trump said the new rate would take effect from next month
www.bbc.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Minos Mouzourakis, lawyer at RSA, spoke on Friday on
BBC World Service Newsday about the suspension of #asylum processing for #refugees arriving by boat from North Africa. #Crete #Greece
The decision is blatantly unlawful and violates international & humanitarian law.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC World Service Newsday about the suspension of #asylum processing for #refugees arriving by boat from North Africa. #Crete #Greece
The decision is blatantly unlawful and violates international & humanitarian law.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Suspending the right to asylum and cutting food rations is not "getting tough" but a blatant breach of EU law. The @ec.europa.eu should of course intervene, but @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will not bother an ally with infringement proceedings. www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2025/07/10/g...
July 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Suspending the right to asylum and cutting food rations is not "getting tough" but a blatant breach of EU law. The @ec.europa.eu should of course intervene, but @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will not bother an ally with infringement proceedings. www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2025/07/10/g...
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"Evacuating the entire population? Call it ethnic cleansing, call it transfer, call it deportation, it’s a war crime.”
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
Moving the Population in Gaza is a Manifest War Crime
We wrote this essay to fulfill our human, conscientious, and civic duty, as Israelis – and as Zionists – who have expertise in areas related to the IDF’s order.
www.justsecurity.org
July 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
"Evacuating the entire population? Call it ethnic cleansing, call it transfer, call it deportation, it’s a war crime.”
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
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Latest news from #TeamEurope 👇
EU migration delegation booted from Benghazi - Euractiv
The interior ministers of Italy, Greece and Malta, along with EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner were part of the delegation.
www.euractiv.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Latest news from #TeamEurope 👇
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In case you didn't know 👇
EU-Libya: EU’s migration cooperation with Libya is ‘morally bankrupt’ and amounts to complicity in violations – European Institutions Office
Ahead of a visit by EU Migration Commissioner Brunner and EU ministers to Libya to discuss migration cooperation on 8 July, Eve Geddie, the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Of...
www.amnesty.eu
July 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In case you didn't know 👇
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Good news that they were rescued but people who want to seek asylum are not ”illegal migrants”.
Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore.
More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos
Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore.
l.euronews.com
July 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Good news that they were rescued but people who want to seek asylum are not ”illegal migrants”.
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CJEU, asylum law
Judgment on the Italy/Albania deal and issues of "safe countries of origin" due on August 1st
Earlier analysis of the Advocate-General's opinion -
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/betw...
Judgment on the Italy/Albania deal and issues of "safe countries of origin" due on August 1st
Earlier analysis of the Advocate-General's opinion -
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/betw...
Between pragmatic and legal considerations: comment on the Advocate General's opinion in joined cases C‑758/24 [Alace] and C‑759/24 [Canpelli]
Matteo Zamboni (human rights lawyer working between Italy and the UK. He ...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com
July 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
CJEU, asylum law
Judgment on the Italy/Albania deal and issues of "safe countries of origin" due on August 1st
Earlier analysis of the Advocate-General's opinion -
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/betw...
Judgment on the Italy/Albania deal and issues of "safe countries of origin" due on August 1st
Earlier analysis of the Advocate-General's opinion -
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/04/betw...