| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/15/6249 (03.12.15) |
| Publication Date | 03/12/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission anounced on 3 December 2015 that Greece had decided to increase its efforts in addressing the migration and refugee crisis, activating EU mechanisms designed for crisis situations. + Activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, which includes material support to help cope with the influx of refugees and asylum seekers in the country. This voluntary delivery of aid is coordinated by the European Commission's Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC); + Operational plan with Frontex for a new operation at the Greek border with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, where the agency was expected to assist with the registration of migrants; + Deployment of a Rapid Border Intervention Team (RABIT) operation to provide immediate border guard support at its external border in the Aegean islands. The announcement was made as Home Affairs ministers gathered for a meeting in Brussels. Media sources reported Greece had been subject to informal threats by other member states belonging to the Schengen agreement over a potential suspension of the country's Schengen membership should Greece not step up its efforts to control its borders. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-6249_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Greece |
