Emiliou’s opinion, delivered on Thursday, suggests that the agreement for outsourcing asylum procedures aligns with EU regulations, although it is not binding on the court. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has positioned the initiative as central to her immigration policy, welcomed the opinion, asserting it validates her approach. The agreement, signed in 2023, is the first of its kind between an EU member state and a third country, but has faced legal challenges in Italy regarding its compliance with EU law.