Italy's government adopts stricter anti-immigrant law

Migrants can be expelled if convicted of serious crimes, such as rape and assault.

Earlier, this has only been possible at the end of a long appeals process.

Italy's Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini, said the new move is “a step towards making Italy's more secure”.

The decree must also be approved by lawmakers, writes the REL.

He also predicts that asylum seekers charged with drug trafficking were denied requests, Salvin said.

Italy is the main destination for migrants who want to reach Europe from North Africa. The new populist government in Rome has taken a harsh stand against them.