The European Union Migrant and Refugee Crisis in Greece
The European Union Migrant and Refugee Crisis in Greece

Summary/Abstract: The European Union is currently facing one of the biggest challenges since its establishment. Thousands of migrants and refugees from the Middle East have been arriving the last years at its borders, mainly in Greece, seeking asylum and chasing a better life. This article discusses this migrant and refugee crisis, which takes part physically in Greece but has been handled to a large extent by the EU and has brought consequences to all its member states. The introductory part offers some clarifications on the issue, by providing a brief historical context of migration and explaining the reasons of the geographical placement of the crisis. Important definitions are also stated in order to avoid misunderstandings of commonly mixed terms. In the main part, there is an extensive analysis of the EU-Turkey Statement, supplemented by statics and data, and an examination of its compliance with human rights. Finally, the article touches on the major issue of migrant and refugee minors, as they represent a high percentage of the total and they increase the complexity of the crisis.

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