In the question of the migration crisis and the diplomatic episode that has emerged with the Libya Reported by the Deputy Minister under the Prime Minister and a government spokesman Paul Marinakisspeaking on Action 24. Mr Marinakis focused on Libya’s attitude towards the EU and the exclusion of the European delegation by General Happere.
«It is unprecedented what happened to the European Commissioner in Libya“, He emphasized.
The government spokesman stressed that Libya’s stance demonstrates a lack of intention for cooperation, referring to previous tension situations such as the one in Evros, talking about hybrid threats.
«Greece will not be able to manage the new phase on its own and will seek help from the European Union to manage the new crisis“, He said.
Referring to the government approach, he spoke of realistic management of immigration through stricter terms and the legislative initiative of State Minister Maki Voridis, while pointing out international support for Greece: “Greece is not isolated“He said, leaving clear spikes for the opposition’s attitude, stressing:”Our country has the support of the EU and Egypt for the illegal Turkish Memorandum».
He also made a special reference to the possibility of creating closed immigrant hosting structures as one of the scenarios examined to tackle increased flows.
«Open is the possibility of using closed centers for migratory flows, we look at all scenarios“, He said, adding:”The flow of immigrants is increasing and continuing. Since the other side does not cooperate, common sense says we cannot exclude closed centers».
Asked about the possibility of legalizing irregular immigrants after seven years of residence, the government spokesman categorically replied: “No”.
At the same time, he noted that the government staff is considering policies analogous to those of the United States, that is, either detention or re -establishment in countries of origin.
About the scandal in OPECEPEMr. Marinakis assured that citizens would not be burdened with the fine, saying: “Greek citizens will not pay the fine”, adding: “We hope to be offset with newer subsidies. Checks have begun at VAT IDs with the largest illegal subsidies».