In an interview, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed concern over the UK’s shifting approach to asylum seekers, particularly with the proposed return hubs in third countries for rejected applicants. He noted that such policies, once deemed unimaginable, have become normalized since Brexit. Rama criticized current public discourse in Britain, claiming that much of what is accepted today would previously have been labeled unacceptable or shameful. This reflects a significant cultural shift, which he finds disheartening, especially given the historical ties between the two nations.
Edi Rama criticized the UK's plan to send refused asylum seekers to return hubs, highlighting a troubling shift in discourse post-Brexit and asserting Britain is in a dark place.
Rama argued that the notion of Britain seeking places to deport immigrants was unimaginable a decade ago, signaling a disturbing normalization of extreme rhetoric.
The Albanian Prime Minister noted that today, unacceptable behaviors and statements have become part of mainstream discourse in the UK since Brexit, a testament to changed societal attitudes.
Rama expressed disappointment at the ongoing strain in UK-Albanian relations, attributing it to rising tensions over immigration and a lack of constructive dialogue.
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