“Europe cannot remain indifferent and confined only to criticism of conditions”
“New Democracy and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, since 2019, are defending a harsh but fair immigration policy,” the Minister of Immigration and Asylum said, ” Thanos Plevrisspeaking on ANT1’s “Good Morning Greece” show.
The minister emphasized, among other things, the necessity of a tougher immigration policy: “In addition to the rigor of illegal immigrants and returns, the terms of asylum asylum from Europe, as well as active deterrence in the field, should be reviewed.”
As he emphasized: “Migration is not a matter of effect from day to day. It is not solved within two months; it requires a comprehensive strategy. For this reason, there is a need for a shift in European policy. Europe cannot remain indifferent and confined only to criticism of conditions, as flows grow. “
Commenting on Donald Trump’s statement to the UN, Mr Plevris said he agreed with his immigration policy and added: “Crime to foreigners is much greater than domestic. 54% of prisoners in Greece are immigrants, while foreigners in society account for only 10%. One in two prisoners is a foreigner. “
Referring to the new bill, he pointed out that after the establishment of the “Prison or Return” doctrine about 30% in the hospitality structures, it was willing a willingness for voluntary returns.
Concerning migratory flows, he stressed that about 28,000 illegal arrivals were recorded in the eight months, of which 12-13,000 in Crete and Gavdos were recorded. Almost 40% now comes from Libya, while in the eastern Aegean there is a spectacular decline, which in August exceeded 50% compared to last year.