Italian parliament criminalizes illegal immigration

[Axelsson]

ROME (AP) — Italy's lower chamber of parliament has passed a hotly debated measure making it a crime to enter or stay in Italy illegally as Premier Silvio Berlusconi's conservative forces continue cracking down on illegal migration.
In a bid to ensure swift passage, Berlusconi's allies put the legislation to a confidence vote, which they easily won 316-258. Confidence votes force lawmakers to close ranks since defeat would force the government's resignation.

The legislation must now be approved by the senate. It would make it a crime to enter or stay in Italy illegally, punishable by a fine of $6,840-$13,670, although no prison penalty would be imposed. In addition, the legislation imposes a prison term of up to three years for anyone who rents an apartment to an illegal immigrant.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-05-13-italy-immigration_N.htm

[Diego]

Good news (but now it is for the European elections)
Berlusconi is not bad, he is anticommunist, I like
I am happy, you are interested to Europe and Italy, my country.
The immigration is a big problem of all Europe and not only an italian problem, but the EEUU it does not understend it.
sorry for my english

[Axelsson]

Even though this sounds good, Illegal aliens are not supposed to be allowed in the first place. So now more of them will be coming in legaly then illegaly.

[Diego]

Even though this sounds good, Illegal aliens are not supposed to be allowed in the first place. So now more of them will be coming in legaly then illegaly.

yes sure