Greece Passes EU Migration Pact Law with Opposition Rejection

Greece has passed the EU Migration Pact law with votes solely from the New Democracy party, as every opposition party either rejected or abstained. This move highlights a growing trend towards stricter migration policies in Europe.

10 Jun, 08:50 — 10 Jun, 17:33

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The EU's New Pact on Migration and Asylum represents a significant shift in European migration policy, aiming to standardize and potentially tighten asylum procedures across member states. Greece's adoption of this law is a crucial step in its implementation, reflecting a broader trend towards stricter border controls and asylum processing within the EU.

Key entitiesGreece European Union (EU)New Democracy party Opposition parties (Greece)

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Greece's parliament passed legislation to align with the EU's New Pact on Migration and Asylum.
The ruling New Democracy party's votes were the only ones in favor of the legislation.
All opposition parties either rejected or abstained from the vote.

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Greece's parliament passed legislation to align domestic law with the EU's New Pact on Migration and Asylum.

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The legislation passed solely on the votes of the ruling New Democracy party.

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Every opposition party either rejected or abstained from the vote.

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The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.

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Characterization of the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum as making 'Fortress Europe' more strict and being the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual79d ago

Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?

The new EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.

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iefimerida80d ago

Greece Passes EU Migration Pact Law on New Democracy Votes Alone as Every Opposition Party Rejects or Abstains

Greece's parliament has passed legislation to align domestic law with the EU's New Pact on Migration and Asylum on the votes of the ruling New Democracy party alone, with every opposition party either voting against or abstaining — a display of political isolation on an issue that has dominated Greek public debate for months as Crete's southern coast absorbs hundreds of migrants daily. Migration Minister Thanos Plevris, who steered the bill, defended it as a necessary framework for faster asy...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA

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First report: iefimerida · 10 Jun, 08:50|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h

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iefimerida10 Jun, 08:50First to report

Greece Passes EU Migration Pact Law on New Democracy Votes Alone as Every Opposition Party Rejects or Abstains

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Al Jazeera10 Jun, 17:33Latest update

Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?

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The initial reporting focused on the specific parliamentary vote in Greece, which then broadened to discuss the wider implications of the EU Migration Pact for European asylum policy.

Greek Parliament VoteJune 10 morning

Greece's parliament held a vote on the legislation to align with the EU Migration Pact, with the ruling party passing it despite opposition.

Broader EU ContextJune 10 afternoon

The Greek vote is framed within the larger context of the EU's sweeping overhaul of asylum law, aiming for stricter migration policies.

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Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?

Greece Passes EU Migration Pact Law on New Democracy Votes Alone as Every Opposition Party Rejects or Abstains

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Greece Passes EU Migration Pact Law on New Democracy Votes Alone as Every Opposition Party Rejects or Abstains

Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?

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