The government’s amendment on immigration was approved by the House of Representatives with 177 positive votes. After an electronic vote, 74 MPs voted “no” and 42 chose “present”, while a total of 293 MPs voted.
“Greece has a long-standing tradition of offering protection to people fleeing war and persecution. That tradition must be upheld,” the agency stated.
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The asylum seeker explained that the Migration Ministry is not a hotel—he applied for asylum, receives food and shelter, a €75 monthly allowance, and, if granted asylum, he will be entitled to further benefits
He stressed that the Greek government is sending a message to traffickers that the passage to Greece is closingbut also to their prospective clients, showing them that their money will be wasted because it will be much harder to reach Greece by sea.
“If the trend of large boats carrying migrants persists, rest assured, we will significantly tighten the framework,” he added.
