Almasri case: Meloni removed from investigation: the official announcement and the president's anger

The issue surrounding the release of Almasri , Libyan police chief, is once again at the center of political and judicial debate. After weeks of tension and controversy, the official announcement has arrived: Giorgia Meloni is no longer under investigation. The prime minister had been implicated in the investigation for alleged wrongdoing related to her release, which occurred under circumstances that raised questions about Italy's role.

But while the news of the acquittal represents a relief for Palazzo Chigi, on the other hand, the anger has not subsided.

Almasri case dismissed for Meloni: no proven involvement

The Tribunal of Ministers has shelved the position of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the investigation into the Almasri case, relating to the release of the Libyan police chief accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court .

The arrest of the Libyan general, which took place in Turin last January, triggered a judicial and diplomatic controversy involving the highest levels of government. According to prosecutors, there is insufficient evidence to establish that Meloni was informed in advance of the decisions that led to Almasri's release and repatriation, thus ruling out her direct involvement in the decision-making process. The prime minister had been investigated for aiding and abetting and embezzlement , but the lack of concrete evidence led to the closure of the proceedings against her.

Almasri case: Meloni out of the investigation; the other suspects and the possibility of a coordinated plan.

Three senior figures within the government remain under investigation: Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi , Justice Minister Carlo Nordio , and Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano . For all three, the possibility looms that the Tribunal of Ministers will request Parliament's authorization to proceed, a necessary step to advance investigations into members of the government.

In the dismissal order regarding Meloni, the judges emphasized that the other three suspects are being investigated separately, highlighting the possibility of concerted conduct, defined as a possible "criminal plan." Their failure to be excluded from the investigation, unlike the Prime Minister, reinforces the magistrates' intention to investigate their role in managing the repatriation operation.

Almasri case, Meloni out of the investigation: Palazzo Chigi's reaction, a divisive decision

The news of the dismissal prompted a strong reaction from Giorgia Meloni, who firmly rejected the judges' reconstruction. According to the prime minister, it is unrealistic to think that her ministers acted independently on such a high-profile matter , without her involvement. Sources close to Palazzo Chigi are suggesting that the theory of a solitary initiative by Piantedosi, Nordio, and Mantovano is not only unfounded, but also politically damaging.

"I'm not Alice in Wonderland. I'm the head of the government. I didn't expect it to be said that my ministers govern without my knowledge."

In a statement posted on social media, Meloni asserted the full cohesion of the government's action and her leadership role in the most sensitive decisions. Government sources suggest that the continuation of the investigation against other members of the government may reflect a political rationale aimed at weakening the prime minister. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court itself continues to seek official clarification from the Italian government on the terms of Almasri's release, which was never formally communicated nor discussed with The Hague before the execution.