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Return of illegal migrants to third countries enters final phase: Greece and four other countries’ plans and the three options under consideration
Greece, Denmark, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands make up the “Core Group” for the creation of Return Hubs – What was agreed in Copenhagen in early September
EU reaches agreement on migrant return hubs in third countries, talks with prospective partners under way
Pleuris: This model will operate in full respect of European and international law – Denmark, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Greece agree concrete roadmap in Copenhagen
Plevris visits asylum seeker facilities: “We will not back down on our returns policy”
“I understand that there will also be reactions at the closed facilities because they know they will not be free, and their only options are either detention or return,” the Migration Minister said.
Thanos Plevris submits Mitsotakis’ proposal for an EU asylum suspension mechanism to the EU Council
The Prime Minister, in an article published by Politico, called for the creation of a European mechanism allowing the temporary suspension of asylum procedures and immediate returns, in accordance with EU law, in exceptional cases where mass migration flows are being weaponised, such as the recent events in Ceuta
Migration: 20% increase in returns, 27% decrease in arrivals
Government measures are beginning to be reflected in the numbers – The facility in Agia Chania is now operational, while the one in Heraklion is expected to be ready within July – Final stage of consultations for return hubs in Africa
NGOs removed from migrant legal guidance as lawyers to receive €250 bonus for each applicant who chooses to leave Greece
What changes under a Joint Ministerial Decision signed by Papathanasis, Floridis and Plevris – Migrants will be informed of their options through group sessions with lawyers – Lawyers to receive €160 per session – How they qualify for the bonus
Plevris meeting with Guilfoyle, focus on illegal migration and border protection
The Greek minister presented the main priorities of the Greek government in the field of migration policy — also referring to the results recorded regarding the reduction of migration flows
