The Italian government's draft bill on security is currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, focusing heavily on measures related to migrants. The proposed legislation aims to align with European Union directives and introduces stricter regulations, including the implementation of naval blockades. A significant aspect of this legislation is that it allows for temporary interdiction of territorial waters if there is a serious threat to public order or national security, as determined by a ministerial decree.

Within the draft, Article 10 outlines what constitutes a severe threat, including concrete risks of terrorism, exceptional migration pressure that compromises border management, and public health emergencies of international significance. These threats would trigger the ability of the Italian government to take decisive action by blocking migrant entry at sea and discussing the potential for transferring those migrants to third countries if they are found on vessels deemed banned.

This move marks a notable shift in Italy's approach to migration, reflecting growing concerns over illegal immigration and its implications for national security. As this draft bill progresses, it signals the government's commitment to more stringent border control practices in alignment with EU policies, which could have lasting impacts on Italy's handling of migration and its relationships with other countries, particularly in the Mediterranean region.