In measures taken by the government to increase illegal migratory flows from Libya Stating that “Greece is not an open way of crossing” the prime minister is reported, Kyriakos Mitsotakisin a statement to the newspaper Bild.
As reported to the trafficking networks illegal immigrants “The journey is dangerous, the result is uncertain and the money paid to the traffickers is eventually lost unnecessarily. Illegal entrances will not lead to a legal installation. “
The Greek prime minister also stresses that “a single European answer” is needed, citing characteristics:.
“Greece remains committed to a fair and effective immigration policy, including legal routes of immigration, but the current situation requires immediate action. And this is not only Greece’s responsibility, it is also the responsibility of Europe. “
All Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ statement on Bild
Faced with the sharp increase in irregular arrivals by North Africa, especially from Libya to Crete, we have taken the difficult but absolutely necessary decision to temporarily suspend the process of examining asylum applications for those who arrive by sea. This decision sends a clear message, which does not allow misunderstandings to immigrant trafficking networks: Greece is not an open way of crossing. The journey is dangerous, the result is uncertain and the money paid to the traffickers are eventually lost unnecessarily. Illegal entrances will not lead to a legal installation.
Our message is clear: Greece is not an open corridor to Europe. We are ready to work closely with the Libyan authorities so that we can stop departures at the starting point.
But we also need a single European answer.
Greece remains committed to a fair and effective immigration policy, including legal immigration routes, but the current situation requires immediate action. And this is not only Greece’s responsibility, it is also the responsibility of Europe.