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Migration flows have dropped by 50% – The new strict doctrine and its results
Minister Thanos Plevris expressed optimism that the firm application of the new migration policy will soon lead to an increase in voluntary departures of migrants who are not eligible for asylum
Illegal Migration: The new Doctrine in Parliament today – The Stop to boat arrivals with 5 Key Measures
Three years in prison without suspension and a €10,000 fine for those who refuse to leave – Automatic legalization after seven years of residence in Greece is abolished – Suspension of asylum applications – Medical age checks for declared minors
New migration measures to Be voted on today – Imprisonment for those denied asylum, opposition reacts
The Ministry of Migration's amendment includes detention or deportation for illegal migrants—Plevris calls the influx from North Africa a “migrant invasion of Europe.” PASOK to vote “present,” while SYRIZA, KKE, Plefsi, and New Left vote against
Plevris: We are moving to drastically reduce the benefits of asylum seekers – 5 years in prison for those whose applications are rejected
The asylum seeker explained that the Migration Ministry is not a hotel—he applied for asylum, receives food and shelter, a €75 monthly allowance, and, if granted asylum, he will be entitled to further benefits
Eurostat: 7% increase in grants of protection status to asylum seekers in 2024
The largest numbers of people granted protection status were recorded in Germany (150,500, 34% of the EU total), France (65,230, 15%) and Spain (50,915, 12%).
Turkey: Designated as a safe third country for asylum seekers, according to a Joint Ministerial Decision
The EIA was issued following a decision of the Council of State and will allow the immediate rejection of asylum applications - The Ministry of Immigration says that the main priority is the return of those who remain in the country illegally
