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"Madam President, the concerns raised by the asylum situation in Greece are not new, and important measures, both at national and European level, have already been taken in an attempt to address it.
Today, however, this issue is all the more pertinent given that Greece has just adopted an amendment to the Presidential Decree of 2010 aiming to round up and arrest irregular migrants and asylum seekers, including people suspected of being carriers of infectious diseases.
Needless to say, these measures are and will be extremely worrying in many regards. Firstly, they specifically target the most vulnerable people on the basis of discriminatory criteria. Secondly, they merely exacerbate prejudices against migrants and asylum seekers in Greece. Lastly, they are contrary to Greece’s obligations with regard to the detention of irregular migrants and persons who are entitled to international protection. I would therefore like to hear what you have to say, if that is indeed the case.
Returning to a situation that has lasted for a very long time, I would like to address some other issues because we must contribute to pursuing a calm and objective debate and ensuring greater visibility of the action taken.
You touched upon the issue of funding. My first question relates therefore to the action that has been taken so far and the action that will be taken in the future. I would then like you to tell us how, for example, those persons who need international protection, who need access to asylum procedures, who need their applications and reception conditions examined are identified. As mentioned just now – perhaps in a different way – Greece is being compelled to fulfil the role of policeman of Europe.
We must, of course, continue our efforts to help this Member State cope with migratory pressures that are difficult to manage, but the approach adopted must be that of international and European law, in a spirit of mutual trust between the Member States."@en1
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