Greek High Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed a tough stance on irregular migration, declaring that “Greece is no longer an open corridor to Europe” in a assertion to Bild. He referred to as for a united European response and closer cooperation with Libya to stop migration flows on the provision.
Whereas Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s dedication to factual migration routes, he warned that the fresh disaster demands pressing, coordinated EU action, no longer shining Greek responsibility.
In parallel, Greece’s Migration Minister brushed apart what he referred to as “fairy tales with toddler mamas,” signaling a hardening tone toward asylum-searching out for narratives.
This comes after the Greek Wing Guard rescued over 500 migrants off the island of Gavdos. Eight Egyptian nationals identified as traffickers had been arrested and charged with unlawful entry and felony organization.
Parliament also passed stricter laws on Friday focused on sea arrivals from North Africa. The rescued 515 migrants — together with 85 minors — had been transferred to reception facilities in Lavrio, Evros, Diavata, and Malakasa.
Greece stays on the front traces of Europe’s migration debate — and is making decided it wants stronger borders, no longer shining sympathy.