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Italy needs more migrants, but has trouble admitting it

Italy acknowledges the need for more migrants but faces challenges in implementing immigration policies. Irregular immigration remains high despite government measures.

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  • Italy's agriculture minister acknowledges the need for immigration.
  • Italy is facing a labor market gap and slow growth due to low birth rates.
  • Giorgia Meloni faces challenges from her coalition ally, Matteo Salvini.
  • The government aims to increase legal immigration but restricts rescue operations in the Mediterranean.
  • Irregular immigration to Italy remains high despite government measures.
Italy needs more migrants, but has trouble admitting it
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