The new episode of ‘The Case’ podcast examines the Alace Case judgment, a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union that clarifies how the concept of a “safe country of origin” should be interpreted within EU asylum law. This judgment arrives at a time when migration policy is generating heightened political and legal tension across several Member States, particularly Italy.

Hosted by Marta Cartabia (Bocconi University), the episode features insights from Mario Savino (Tuscia University) and Francesco Munari (University of Genoa), who explore the Court’s reasoning, the political context, and the potential consequences for national asylum systems and EU solidarity. Their discussion touches on key questions: what qualifies as a “safe country of origin,” how the judgment narrows or expands Member States’ autonomy, and why Alace is pivotal for the future direction of the Common European Asylum System.

The Case is a podcast series developed by EU Law Live with the support Católica Global School of Law, bringing critical developments in EU law to the forefront through insightful dialogue with leading experts.

Listen to the episode here.