"Expert: Italy's Naval Blockade Key to Solving Europe's Migrant Crisis"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called on the European Union to create a naval blockade in the Mediterranean Sea to stem the flow of migrants, stating that the future of Europe is at stake. Meloni's plea comes as more than 10,000 migrants arrived on the small Italian island of Lampedusa last week, surpassing its permanent population. While European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged support for Italy and proposed a 10-point plan to manage the crisis, experts believe that Italy may have to act decisively on its own, including deploying its navy, as other European powers are unlikely to provide significant assistance.