(Politico) Greece’s newly appointed migration minister has said the government plans to introduce new “disincentives” to migrants as part of a crackdown on arrivals following an influx from Libya in recent weeks.
Thanos Plevris said the country’s conservative New Democracy government is adopting a “disincentive-based policy” as part of a new campaign to deter migrants. The policy review will include a reassessment of all the state benefits asylum seekers receive and will even examine the meals provided at migrant reception and detention centers.
“From now on, the government will follow a policy of drastically reducing benefits. Among other things, I have asked for a review of the menu, which is given to the camps, which is hotel-like at the moment,” he told local Skai TV.
