Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for a new law that will impose stricter penalties on migrants who stay in the country after their asylum claims are rejected.
The law will also aim to speed up the process of sending these individuals back to their home countries.
Greece, which was a major entry point during the 2015-2016 migration crisis, is still dealing with the political and social challenges of migration. While overall migrant arrivals have dropped down 30% so far this year, there’s been a rise in sea crossings from Libya to islands like Crete and Gavdos through a new smuggling route.
The proposed law, which still needs parliament’s approval, comes as the EU looks to update its own rules to allow faster deportation of rejected asylum seekers to third countries considered safe.
Mitsotakis says the goal is to create a fairer and more efficient asylum system, while also protecting Greece’s borders and easing pressure on the country's resources.
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