Greece is back in the spotlight of the migration crisis, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is not backing down one bit! While Europe struggles with waves of migrants, Greece sends a crystal-clear message: it will not allow a new route of illegal migration through its southern maritime borders. Mitsotakis, in his regular government briefing, declared the migration crisis a state of emergency, but not a temporary one – it’s a reality that changes shape, intensifies, or recedes, but never ends. As smugglers shift tactics and routes, they are now focusing on Libya as the new crossing point, and Greece is taking extraordinary measures to shut down that path.
“The message is clear: Greece will not allow the establishment of a new route for illegal entries, just like before. We will do everything necessary to stop them,” Mitsotakis said. He also emphasized that Greece is calling on Libya for cooperation, as the neighboring country’s relationship with the EU directly affects Greece.
Besides the migration crisis, Mitsotakis spoke about Greece’s progress in the rule of law, judiciary, transparency, and media freedom. According to him, Greece is among 12 EU member states that have made progress on all recommendations, and out of 15 recommendations, it received the fewest criticisms, alongside Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
The Prime Minister admitted that nothing is perfect but stressed that Greece is making steady progress, having fulfilled three out of seven recommendations so far, with significant progress on the remaining four. The fight for a better and higher-quality democracy is ongoing, and Greece will not relent in its battle against illegal migration that threatens its security and stability.
Think this is the end of Europe’s migration drama? Think again! Smugglers have already changed course and are now targeting Libya, and Greece is ready to plug all the holes. Will Europe follow their lead or face chaos once more? Drop your thoughts below – maybe you’ve got the fix for this never-ending migration soap opera!
