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

The Court of Cassation dismissed the asylum application filed by the applicant, who alleged persecution based on political opinion. The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence linking the alleged threats to a specific protected group or demonstrating a credible fear of return. Consequently, the court ruled that the domestic authorities correctly rejected the claim due to the lack of substantiation required under Italian asylum law.