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Egyptian asylum seeker challenges EU law
Egyptian asylum seeker's case could overturn EU's new asylum rules.
In brief
Egyptian asylum seeker's case could overturn EU's new asylum rules. An Egyptian man rejected for asylum in Italy may challenge EU's asylum laws through court, potentially invalidating the bloc's new migration pact. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Egyptian asylum seeker
An Egyptian national who sought protection in Italy after arriving on Lampedusa in August may end up challenging EU's asylum laws through court.
“Not even European Union law can conflict with our supreme principles”
Asylum claim rejected
His asylum claim was rejected despite not understanding his translator, and he is appealing the decision.
EU law implications
The case could challenge EU's new asylum and migration pact, which took effect across all 27 member states in June.
The short version
An Egyptian man rejected for asylum in Italy may challenge EU's asylum laws through court, potentially invalidating the bloc's new migration pact.
