From
EASA site, the goal of SAFA inspection
The principles of the programme are simple: in each EU Member State and those States who have entered into a specific ‘SAFA’ Working Arrangement with EASA (*), third country aircraft may be inspected. These inspections follow a procedure common to all Member States and are then reported on using a common format. If an inspection identifies significant irregularities, these will be taken up with the airline and the oversight authority. Where irregularities have an immediate impact on safety, inspectors can demand corrective action before they allow the aircraft to leave.
Who should determine the satisfactory control of italian from the designated Italian speaker CC?
Two way communication with a CC using local language has to be considered enough.
Does anyone know another country requiring a CC to speak its language to operate from its territory?
Do not know.
Not legally required, but flying to CDG I found very often ramps and handling agents french speaking only.
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