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We have to convince refugees to stay in Greece and not to travel to Germany, says European official

He said that flows through to Germany will inevitably continue, but their aim is to slow them

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Our aim is to convince a Syrian father that it is better for his family to register in Greece than struggle alone through Europe, says European official revealing what has been decided by European leaders at the summit on the refugee issue on Sunday.

This plan was revealed by journalist of Economist Tom Nuttall via his Twitter account citing statements of a European official who wants to remain anonymous.

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He said that flows through to Germany will inevitably continue, but their aim is to slow them.

The reception centers in Greece will hold mix of migrants: Candidates for return, for relocation, for asylum in Greece, he explained.

“Some migrants enter Greece insisting they be allowed to go to Germany without registration – but we have to enforce EU law”, says official as Nuttall reports.

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