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The Italian judiciary has once again halted the plans of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to have refugees' asylum applications processed outside the EU. A court in Rome ruled that the detention of seven migrants from Egypt and Bangladesh in a reception centre in Albania was unlawful. The way in which countries of origin are designated as safe had previously been criticised by the courts. The press takes a closer look.

After the collapse of the traffic light coalition between the SPD, FDP and Greens, Germany seems headed for new elections on 23 February, according to the latest plan. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had initially hoped to get certain major decisions through parliament before holding a vote of confidence in the Bundestag. Europe's press observes the situation in Berlin with concern, but also sees opportunities.