The European Union's top migration official highlighted the importance of deportations during a visit to Greece, where the country is facing a significant influx of people arriving illegally across its borders. The EU migration commissioner underscored the need to prioritize returns as a crucial aspect of the bloc's executive branch.
Addressing Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the commissioner emphasized the implementation of the EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact as a critical step forward. Greece, a primary entry point for migrants into the EU, has been advocating for stricter immigration controls given its longstanding position at the forefront of the migration crisis.
