Cyprus Pushing EU for More Migrant Deportations to Syria
The country wants the EU to declare parts of Syria ‘safe.’
The country wants the EU to declare parts of Syria ‘safe.’
The official is charged with spying for Israel, but some claim the trial is a pretext to force a prisoner exchange with Sweden.
Officials have warned of the growing risk posed by Islamist militants.
Commission targeted X users based on religion and political beliefs to promote controversial data surveillance regulation.
The EU “would like to invite as many [migrant workers] as possible,” Commissioner Schinas said.
The decision comes as the commissioner responsible for drafting the plan is caught up in an extensive conflict of interests scandal.
Leftist members accused the Hellenic Coast Guard of destroying evidence and falsifying data, demanding an independent investigation into the incident, while also blaming the Commission for every crime committed against migrants in Libya.
“Brussels is abusing its power,” PM Viktor Orbán said after the migrant redistribution scheme was pushed through by the majority. Poland and Hungary voted against it, while five other member states abstained.
The opposition might be futile, however, as Central Europe will not be able to veto the package, Commissioner Johansson reminded the dissenting countries.
While PM Mitsotakis has not responded directly to the allegations, he has defended his government’s migration policy, saying the massive support his party enjoys is proof that the Greek public backs his party’s stance.
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