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UK and Greece Tighten Asylum Policies Amid Migrant Surge

9/4/2025

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Robert Jenrick proposes detaining asylum seekers in basic facilities, opposing Reform's housing plans, and calls for legal migration reform.
Greece has implemented strict laws imposing prison sentences and fines on rejected asylum seekers, aiming for a zero-tolerance policy amid increasing migrant numbers. Critics claim these measures are repressive and hinder labor market needs.

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Robert Jenrick proposes detaining asylum seekers in basic facilities, opposing Reform's housing plans, and calls for legal migration reform.
Greece has implemented strict laws imposing prison sentences and fines on rejected asylum seekers, aiming for a zero-tolerance policy amid increasing migrant numbers. Critics claim these measures are repressive and hinder labor market needs.