On 17 July 2025, the Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris submitted a legislative proposal titled “Reform of the framework and procedures for the return of third-country nationals – Other regulations of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum” for public consultation. Amnesty International is concerned that proposed changes in the law relating to return of third country nationals introduce elements which negatively impact people’s rights in the context of return procedures, at points in open violation of existing EU law and standards, and impart a markedly punitive direction to the country’s migration policy. This submission outlines Amnesty International’s position regarding the proposed measures and amendments presented in the Greek proposal.
