In the debate, numerous members across a range of political groups expressed serious concerns over the possible nature of the measures envisaged by the Italian authorities, suggesting that they could breach fundamental principles of the EU, particularly as concerns discrimination by race.
Citi deputāti aizstāvēja Itālijas valdību un kritizēja, ka debates Eiropas Parlamentā tiek izmantotas, lai runātu par nacionāliem jautājumiem.