GermanGreek relations face crisis over refugee policy DW 05/31/2025
Briefly

During Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' visit to Germany, he received significant recognition for Greece's economic growth. However, the discussions unveiled stark contrasts in migration policies. While both leaders are committed to halting irregular immigration, their countries face different challenges: Greece as a starting point for many migrants and Germany moving towards stricter deportation laws. The recent ruling from Germany's Federal Administrative Court reinforces a tougher stance on returning asylum seekers to Greece, highlighting the complexities in managing refugee flows across Europe.
Mitsotakis stressed the need for stricter controls on immigration, agreeing with Merz on halting irregular migration while highlighting economic achievements in Greece.
The meeting revealed conflicting interests: Germany focuses on deportation policies, while Greece, as a first reception country, deals with the influx of asylum seekers.
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