Italian Supreme Court dismisses asylum claim where applicant failed to prove well-founded fear of persecution.

The Corte di Cassazione dismissed the asylum application filed by the applicant, who alleged persecution based on political opinion. The applicant failed to provide credible evidence linking their specific situation to a protected ground or demonstrating a well-founded fear of return. Consequently, the court ruled that the domestic protection mechanisms were sufficient and the claim lacked merit under Italian asylum law.