Merlino Massimo

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• The Italian (In)Security Package: Security vs. Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in the EU

  23 March 2009
  The 2008 Italian security package has triggered various concerns and criticism in Italy and across Europe. This working paper aims at analysing the nature, scope and implications of some of the legislative measures and practices constituting the package. In particular, it is argued that they are incompatible with the relevant provisions and principles of EU law – namely non-discrimination and free movement of persons – as well as international human rights standards.