Greece refused the Austrian interior minister’s proposed visit to Athens next week, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. On Friday, Athens declined Johanna Mikl-Leitner’s request in response to Austria’s tougher stance on refugee policy. The refusal comes a day after the Greek government recalled its ambassador to Vienna to show its displeasure. The Greek Foreign Ministry said Austria must revise the unilateral measures agreed during a meeting with Balkan states in Vienna on Wednesday, the Ekathimerini reported. * [Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras] Also On Politico GREECE RECALLS AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRIA IN REFUGEE DISPUTE Vince Chadwick In the meeting, Austria and several other countries decided to impose more restrictions on which refugees are allowed to enter and who can stay, though other European leaders have called for a broader approach. Greece was not invited to the meeting and accused Austria of an “unfriendly act.”
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