Frankfurt (Germany), Aug. 19 (LaPresse) – Four people have been transferred from Austria to Italy since June 12 using public transportation under the new provisions of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum (GEAS). The Austrian Ministry of the Interior reported this to LaPresse regarding possible transfers of asylum seekers to Italy. “Under the Asylum Pact, it is now possible that, if a foreign national—for whom an EU member state has jurisdiction—cooperates, that individual may travel to the member state in question via public transportation,” the ministry explained. “In practice, the authorities therefore provide the foreign national with a train or bus ticket.” According to Vienna, “as of June 12, 2026, four people have been transferred to Italy in this manner.” At this time, the ministry has not provided any information on the total number of people who might be affected by future transfers, nor has it specified whether the procedure applies exclusively to people who arrived after June 12 or also to asylum seekers who were already present beforehand.
Migrants: Vienna Reports 4 Transfers to Italy Since June 12 Under New EU Pact
Frankfurt (Germany), Aug. 19 (LaPresse) – Four people have been transferred from Austria to Italy since June 12 using public transportation under the new provisions of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum (GEAS). The Austrian Ministry of the Interior reported this to LaPresse regarding possible transfers of asylum seekers to Italy. “Under the Asylum Pact, it is now possible that, if a foreign national—for whom an EU member state has jurisdiction—cooperates, that individual may travel to the member state in question via public transportation,” the ministry explained. “In practice, the authorities therefore provide the foreign national with a train or bus ticket.” According to Vienna, “as of June 12, 2026, four people have been transferred to Italy in this manner.” At this time, the ministry has not provided any information on the total number of people who might be affected by future transfers, nor has it specified whether the procedure applies exclusively to people who arrived after June 12 or also to asylum seekers who were already present beforehand.