Greece plans stricter migration law for rejected asylum seekers

Athens moves to speed up deportations and increase penalties amid pressure on southern borders.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-28

The latest news on Greece. We now know that Greece is moving forward with a draft law that would impose stricter consequences on migrants whose asylum claims are denied, while introducing a faster return process, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis framed the measure as a necessary response to recent maritime arrivals and evolving smuggling networks. The proposed reforms reflect continued pressure on frontline EU nations to manage irregular migration more effectively.

Thessaloniki, Greece - October 28, 2016. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of the New Democracy party, attends attends the annual military parade for the entrance of Greece in WWII, back in 1940

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