Despite the ongoing financial and social constraints facing my country, our public opinion has been sympathetic to and supportive of the refugees in a manner that corresponds to our culture and values.Our authorities have been acting with humanity, usually under strained conditions, but always respecting international law and fundamental European values.Closing borders is not the answer to the refugee crisis.Of course, Greece cannot pay the cost of others’ choices in the region. If the crisis is to be confronted, first-reception countries like Lebanon and Jordan have to be supported, and the stability of Egypt must be safeguarded. But...
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