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The Greek Current

Greece looks to answer new questions on migration

From a recent decision in a German court that could pave the way for migrants to be deported back to Greece to a labor shortage ahead of the critical tourism season, migration issues look to be back on the table. This is also the case at the European level, where the EU has gotten tougher on deportations over the past months amid wider concerns about the populist far-right. Angeliki Dimitriadi, an independent researcher and expert on migration, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down how these developments impact Greece.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Greece says it won't accept refugee returns from Germany

German ruling opens door to Greece deportations

Migrant return rules get tougher

Greece’s booming tourism sector in race to find workers as summer season looms

Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term, promising EU integration

Albanian election result unclear after broadcasters withhold exit polls

Mitsotakis and Meloni face key issues

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