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Italy Advances Tougher Measures on Migrant Arrivals

ILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a bilateral meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance (not pictured), during his visit to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026.  Italy’s government has approved a new migration bill that would grant authorities the power to impose temporary naval blockades during periods of intense pressure on the country’s borders. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is designed to curb irregular sea crossings by restricting access to Italian territorial waters. The draft law would allow officials to bar vessels from entering for up to 30 days, with the option to extend the measure to six months if national security or public order is deemed at risk. The plan also strengthens border surveillance, increases penalties for human smuggling, and expands the list of offenses that can lead to deportation. Supporters argue the move is necessary to manage migration flows more effectively, whi...
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Mamdani Urges 2% Tax Increase on New York’s Highest Earners

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management, as a major winter storm spreads across a large swath of the United States, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, January 25, 2026.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling on state lawmakers to approve a 2% tax hike on residents earning more than $1 million a year, framing the proposal as a necessary step to help close the city’s multibillion‑dollar budget gap.

Mamdani noted that the city has already reduced its projected deficit significantly through cost‑cutting measures, but he argued that additional revenue from the wealthiest New Yorkers is essential to protect public services and maintain long‑term fiscal stability. He also renewed his support for raising the state’s corporate tax rate, a position he championed during his campaign.

The proposal is expected to spark debate in Albany, where some state leaders have expressed reluctance to raise taxes. Mamdani, however, maintains that the city cannot rely on cuts alone and that high‑income earners should contribute more to help stabilize New York’s finances.


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