According to the speaker: the legal framework of the asylum procedure in Greece has evolved a lot over the last years and since the EU - Turkey deal,
this is a positive step that replaced the lengthy and ever-changing procedures of the past.
at the same time, we saw the disappearance of any procedural guarantees to ensure that the law is implemented correctly.
the procedure is fast and accelerated and people have time to prepare themselves.
and accordingly, the administrative obstacles of the past have been exceeded.
The EU – Turkey deal/statement was singed:
In March 2018
In June 2016
In March 2016
In June 2018
Borders’ externalisation policies refer to:
pushbacks
construction of detention centres
militarization of the borders
all of the above
According to the speaker, the creation and externalisation of borders:
is a political choice.
is a recent phenomenon in the Greek territory.
the only option that the EU has in order to control high migration flows.
is the outcome of the EU-Turkey deal.
In the joint ministerial decision of 2021, Greece pushed forward that externalisation concept and declared Turkey a safe third country, not only for nationals of Syria
but also for Afghans, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis.
but also for Afghans, Eritreans, and Somalis.
but also for Afghans, Bangladeshis, Pakistanis and Somalis.