The positions and proposals for dealing with immigration, then the actions that Germany has taken in the last few hours, were presented, among others, by the candidate for the leadership of PASOK, Anna Diamantopoulou, speaking in Rhodes.
“It is very clear that in recent months the flow of refugees has increased towards the Dodecanese, as can be easily seen in the city of Rhodes. Securing our borders is the first priority if we look at developments in Europe,” Ms Diamantopoulou emphasised. As she stressed, immigration is an extremely important issue that concerns both individual countries and the overall cohesion of the European Union.
Ms Diamantopoulou stressed that Germany’s decision to close its land borders from next Monday for six months is a flagrant violation of the Schengen Treaty. “Gateway countries, such as Greece, and host countries in Central Europe must cooperate in compliance with the treaties and solidarity. Otherwise, Europe risks dangerous internal conflicts. Greece cannot accept this arbitrary decision by Germany, which it will have to appeal to the European Court,” she stressed.
During her visit to the island of Rhodes, Ms. Diamantopoulou visited the Rhodes Military Division together with the Dodecanese Deputy of PASOK – KIN.AL, Mr.
After highlighting the important role that Rhodes plays as an international tourist destination par excellence, he also stressed the great defensive importance of the island as a shield on the country’s borders: “We are not complacent, we are constantly vigilant. Despite the reduction in tensions, we are not naive, Turkey continues to be a revisionist force. We maintain communication, we want peaceful coexistence but we do not negotiate our sovereign rights. All Greeks, people and political leadership, surround the Armed Forces with absolute confidence, we support their strengthening and we trust in their deterrent potential”.
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