Particular attention to be paid to advancing co-operation on migration issues

Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Home Affairs, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, have travelled to Libya to meet representatives of the Libyan government to discuss the state of bilateral relations, two years after the start of negotiations on an EU-Libya Framework Agreement.

Particular attention will be paid to advancing the EU-Libya co-operation on migration issues, particularly improving the protection of refugees but also border control, co-operation with countries of origin etc.

Before leaving for Tripoli, Commissioner Füle said: “Over the past three years, relations between the EU and Libya have developed well. We share important common interests in areas such as trade, energy and the security and development of Africa." Commissioner Malmström added that: "Developing a balanced cooperation with Libya on all dimensions of migration is an important priority for the EU.”

At the European Councils of June and October 2009, European leaders underlined the need for a significant strengthening of cooperation with the main countries of origin and transit of irregular migration in the Mediterranean region and invited the Commission to explore concrete cooperation with third countries. The visit of Commissioners Malmström and Füle is intended to conclude the process of negotiations with Libya on an ambitious and multi-dimensional ‘cooperation agenda’, covering all aspects related to migration.

This agenda is intended to cover issues ranging from border security to protection of migrants, mobility among the parties and increased cooperation with countries of origin in Africa. The Commission’s delegation also intends to get a better understanding of the challenges faced by Libya in the fight against trafficking of human beings, and in the fight against illicit trafficking and terrorism at its southern borders.

In November 2008 the Commission and Libya launched negotiations for an EU-Libya Framework Agreement providing for political dialogue and cooperation on foreign policy and security issues; for a free trade area as deep and comprehensive as possible; and for cooperation in key areas of common concern such as energy, transport, migration, visa, justice and home affairs, environment and other topics like maritime policy and fisheries, education and health.

The Commission said that negotiations are making good progress. The eighth negotiation session took place recently in Brussels while the ninth round is scheduled to take place in mid November in Tripoli.

In the context of the development of relations with Libya, the Commission and Libya have agreed in June 2010 on a Memorandum of Understanding providing for EU technical assistance and cooperation for the period from 2011 to 2013. This programme will focus on three priorities: improving the quality of human capital, in particular supporting health reform; increasing the sustainability of economic and social development, in particular supporting trade reform and the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); and addressing jointly the challenge of managing migration.

To support the expanding list of bilateral activities, the Commission has also decided to open an Office in Tripoli. This Office, which should become operational in early 2011, should remain under the authority of the EU Delegation in Tunis.

Particular attention to be paid to advancing co-operation on migration issues

Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Home Affairs, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, have travelled to Libya to meet representatives of the Libyan government to discuss the state of bilateral relations, two years after the start of negotiations on an EU-Libya Framework Agreement.

Particular attention will be paid to advancing the EU-Libya co-operation on migration issues, particularly improving the protection of refugees but also border control, co-operation with countries of origin etc.

Before leaving for Tripoli, Commissioner Füle said: “Over the past three years, relations between the EU and Libya have developed well. We share important common interests in areas such as trade, energy and the security and development of Africa." Commissioner Malmström added that: "Developing a balanced cooperation with Libya on all dimensions of migration is an important priority for the EU.”

At the European Councils of June and October 2009, European leaders underlined the need for a significant strengthening of cooperation with the main countries of origin and transit of irregular migration in the Mediterranean region and invited the Commission to explore concrete cooperation with third countries. The visit of Commissioners Malmström and Füle is intended to conclude the process of negotiations with Libya on an ambitious and multi-dimensional ‘cooperation agenda’, covering all aspects related to migration.

This agenda is intended to cover issues ranging from border security to protection of migrants, mobility among the parties and increased cooperation with countries of origin in Africa. The Commission’s delegation also intends to get a better understanding of the challenges faced by Libya in the fight against trafficking of human beings, and in the fight against illicit trafficking and terrorism at its southern borders.

In November 2008 the Commission and Libya launched negotiations for an EU-Libya Framework Agreement providing for political dialogue and cooperation on foreign policy and security issues; for a free trade area as deep and comprehensive as possible; and for cooperation in key areas of common concern such as energy, transport, migration, visa, justice and home affairs, environment and other topics like maritime policy and fisheries, education and health.

The Commission said that negotiations are making good progress. The eighth negotiation session took place recently in Brussels while the ninth round is scheduled to take place in mid November in Tripoli.

In the context of the development of relations with Libya, the Commission and Libya have agreed in June 2010 on a Memorandum of Understanding providing for EU technical assistance and cooperation for the period from 2011 to 2013. This programme will focus on three priorities: improving the quality of human capital, in particular supporting health reform; increasing the sustainability of economic and social development, in particular supporting trade reform and the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); and addressing jointly the challenge of managing migration.

To support the expanding list of bilateral activities, the Commission has also decided to open an Office in Tripoli. This Office, which should become operational in early 2011, should remain under the authority of the EU Delegation in Tunis.

Study Permit - Renewable after six months of stay abroad

A circular from the Ministry of the Interior to clarify the possibility of renewing the workpermit.

The residence permit for study purposes can move freely within Europe for the continuation or the attendance of studies in other states.Notwithstanding the need for those who studied in Italy, despite being resident in another EU country, to ask the RP study after the passing of the first three months, the circular No 6020 of 15 September 2010, released by the Interior Ministry, said that in the event of residence abroad that lasts more than six months (the limit beyond which we lose the right to renew the residence permit in Italy) you can however, renew the permit for study only by presenting evidence in support of the stay motivated and abroad including:

• Certificate issued by the same national academic authorities, showing that the frequency falls outside of specific courses in the curriculum porecedentemente approved or is complementary to it;;

• Appropriate documents proving the regular stay in another Member State (for example by showing a copy of the permit granted by the other State;

• Certification by the academic authorities of another Member State attesting to the proper performance of part of the curriculum in that country.

The submission of this certification is regarded as a serious and proven pattern that allows the renewal of the RP despite the stay abroad for a period exceeding six months.The node is not trivial given the difficulties and long waiting times usually encountered by students (including Italian) to be recognized by the Italian universities in training courses abroad often for simple bureaucratic difficulties the students themselves are forced to chase teachers to move from one office to another in order that it be given in advance what already had been approved.

 
Not insignificant is the fact that, just the paths of studies conducted abroad (for example within the Erasmus program) are a great educational opportunity regardless of the conduct of examinations and attendance of courses.

 
This seems more complex since the node, in response to the request by the Italian (Police) is not clear whether or not there is an obligation upon the academic foreign expanded at European level, to issue a certificate certifying fRequest of the curriculum. These documents should in fact be released to the limit with the aim of enabling students to translate the foreign fromazione recognition from the Italian university so that alone could suffice for the renewal of the RP.