On 30 November Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarčič (pictured) met the Italian Civil Protection and Sea Policies Minister Nello Musumeci, for the opening session of the European Civil Protection Mechanism “lessons learnt” meeting on wildfires and floods. The meeting involves 54 representatives from 30 European countries that are part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. […]
Italy has declared a state of emergency for a six-month period following a rise in the number of migrants entering the country. The declaration announced on April 11 earmarked €5 million ($5.5 [.]
Italy's government declared Tuesday a six-month national state of emergency to cope with a surge of migrants coming from the southern shores of the country.