Government planning normally continues to create an indoor detention center migrant In Crete, with the message sent by official lips to be clear: rigor, order and return to those who are not entitled asylum. At the same time, Athens’ response to Libya on the maritime plot case is expected to be high, based on international law.
Clear message from the government: “Anyone who is illegal will be in prison”
At the heart of government planning lies the intention to tackle irregular migration. According to government sources, the detention center planned in Crete will concern those immigrants who are identified without legal documents and are not entitled to international protection.
“Anyone who is illegal will be in prison, unless he seeks to be returned,” the competent officials say, intensifying the sense of determination that the government seeks to emit, both inside and in Europe.
The keyword here is Migrant Detention Centera field that returns dynamically to public debate, especially after increased migratory flows to the islands of the Southeast Aegean.
Local Government reacts: What do the mayors of Crete ask for
Despite government announcements, the mayors of Crete express serious objections to creation detention center on the island. The majority prefer the solution of small temporary residence structures (1–3 days), a standard structure in Agia Chania, which – as it is reported – works efficiently, although it needs aid.
Their fear is not to repeat images referring to the Moria of Lesvos, where living conditions have been the subject of international outcry. Local authorities ask deconstruction, speed in the asylum process and respect for the local community.
In parallel, Greece is called upon to manage Libya’s spikes for the International Hydrocarbons Research Competition south of Crete. Tripoli’s verbal decoration to Athens caused disruption, but the State Department appears calm and says that the official answer will be given to the UN based on the International Law of the Sea.
Government sources point out that Libya, despite statements, recognizes in practice midline With Greece, as the official website of the National Petroleum Organization is reported by marine plots that do not violate Greek interests.
It is noted that the 90% of Libyan revenue comes from hydrocarbonsan element that explains its sensitivity to every activity in the area.
The journey of George Gerapetritis to Tripoli
Within this tense environment, remains normally – until younger – its scheduled journey Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Tripoli. As sources of the Foreign Ministry noted, there is currently no cancellation or amendment, except for the self -evident reservation for security reasons, provided that there are new ones.
The visit is considered a key to re -adoption with the Libyan side and the normalization of bilateral relations that had been disturbed in previous years.