Voridis

Plevris’s return to the cabinet signals a shift toward a more right-leaning political stance by Athens, at a time when the government is facing mounting political pressure and internal instability.

The bill, introduced by Minister of Immigration Makis Voridis, is intended to streamline the deportation of third-country nationals, and criminalize those who are undocumented.

Makis Voridis briefs opposition and ruling party MPs over a Commission proposal for a regulation to establish a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU

Voridis emphasized that since taking over the ministry a month and a half ago, he has already implemented a strategy aimed at reducing the number of people residing in migrant facilities.

The high profile Cabinet member cited three reasons for his opposition to the controversial legislation

The draft bill would allow illegal migrants residing in Greece to become legal residents after three years instead of current five