Greece and the Refugee Crisis

This policy outlook looks at the political and media hostility faced by refugees, the impact of the new Greek asylum law on refugees both en route to Greece and those currently in the country.

This policy outlook looks at the political and media hostility faced by refugees, the impact of the new Greek asylum law on refugees both en route to Greece and those currently in the country, the plight of unaccompanied child refugees as well as illegal practices by Greek security forces to curb refugee arrivals. It also includes policy and programmatic recommendations for stakeholders including the Greek government, the Council of Europe, as well as European and Greek media.