Italy Struggles with Surge in Irregular Migration Under New Far-Right Government

Italian PM Meloni admits hoped to do "better" on controlling irregular migration, which has surged since her far-right party won elections a year ago.
Number of people arriving by boat from North Africa has increased, with over 130,000 recorded so far this year compared to 70,000 last year.
After large influx of migrants to Lampedusa, Meloni demanded EU do more to help with pressure of arrivals.
EU agreed to release money to Tunisia under pact to stem irregular migration from there.
Meloni's coalition partner Salvini dismissive of EU efforts, calling migrant surge an "act of war".

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