Italian TV Program 'Report' Probes Rama-Meloni Agreement, Unveiling Corruption Allegations

The Italian TV program 'Report' on RAI3 is set to air its second installment on Sunday, investigating the contentious Rama-Meloni agreement on immigrants between Italy and Albania. The program claims to have uncovered new facts about the agreement, including allegations that some Albanian politicians have found a lucrative opportunity in Albania.

The head of the Albanian government, Edi Rama, agreed to answer questions from journalist Giorgio Mottola. The questions included inquiries about the infiltration of the Albanian mafia in his government. The program alleges that one of the individuals contracted to build a camp for immigrants has a company that cannot be found in government records and is mentioned in a case of official corruption.

The investigation suggests that some Albanian politicians have found a lucrative opportunity in Albania, with the program warning that 'there are some politicians who have found Eldorado in Albania.' The first installment of 'Report' previously published documents and information alleging that important exponents of the Albanian government are connected to the world of crime and corruption.

Why this matters: The allegations of corruption and mafia infiltration in the Albanian government have significant implications for the country's political stability and international relations. If proven, these claims could lead to a loss of trust in the government and potentially even regime change.

The key man in the agreement between Albania and Italy for immigrants is alleged to be the Secretary of the Council of Ministers, Engjëll Agaçi, who has previously protected people from the underworld. The program's announcement states, 'After the attacks of the two prime ministers, the Italian one, Giorgia Meloni and the Albanian one, Edi Rama, we return to the treatment of the agreement for immigrants between Italy and Albania.'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reiterated that the project to establish immigrant reception centers in Albania is moving forward, praising her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama for his cooperation. In an interview on RAI3, Meloni stated that the project will be fully functional in the near future and will serve as a model for other countries.

Meloni expressed her appreciation towards Rama, saying, 'I want to publicly thank Edi Rama because he has been the object of every kind of attack since he decided to sign this protocol with us... What Edi Rama wants to do is to help Italy.'

The project aims to establish refugee reception centers in Gjadër and Shengjin, Albania, with the centers expected to start operating in the coming months. They will host refugees rescued at sea by the Italian police. Despite the criticism, Meloni defended the project, stating that it will have a positive impact on the management of illegal refugees at the European level.

The investigation by 'Report' raises serious concerns about the integrity of the agreement and the involvement of Albanian politicians in corruption. The second installment airs, and now the question is how these revelations will affect the political terrain in both Italy and Albania.

Key Takeaways

• Italian TV program "Report" investigates Rama-Meloni agreement on immigrants between Italy and Albania.
• Allegations of corruption and mafia infiltration in Albanian government surface.
• Secretary of Council of Ministers Engjëll Agaçi accused of protecting underworld figures.
• Italian PM Giorgia Meloni defends project, praises Albanian counterpart Edi Rama for cooperation.
• Investigation raises concerns about agreement's integrity and Albanian politicians' involvement in corruption.