Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000568/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Ilaria Salis (The Left), Mimmo Lucano (The Left), Benedetta Scuderi (Verts/ALE), Cristina Guarda (Verts/ALE), Leoluca Orlando (Verts/ALE), Ignazio Roberto Marino (Verts/ALE)
Reports indicate that Italian authorities facilitated the release of Osama Almasri Najim, a Libyan commander allegedly implicated in grave human rights violations and sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Given the EU’s commitment to justice, human rights and the principles of the Rome Statute, such actions could undermine the EU’s credibility in supporting accountability efforts in Libya. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is now reportedly under investigation for this incident.
- 1.How does the Commission assess Italy’s involvement in securing the release of Osama Almasri Najim, and does it consider this action compatible with EU values and legal commitments?
- 2.What measures is the Commission taking to ensure that the Member States do not act in ways that undermine the ICC’s work and broader EU policies on accountability for human rights violations?
- 3.How will the Commission strengthen its engagement in Libya to support justice and prevent further impunity for crimes under international law?
Submitted: 7.2.2025