Published: 27.06.2026
Greece’s Parliament passed a migration law incorporating the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum into domestic law. The legislation provides for tighter border controls, faster asylum procedures and expedited deportation processes.
According to the source, the law primarily changes border control, asylum processing and the return of people ordered to leave Greece. Its direct effect on people planning an ordinary move through work, study or investment routes is limited because the measures mainly concern asylum and irregular migration procedures. It is most relevant to asylum seekers and people without a secure immigration status, whose cases may be processed more quickly and who may face accelerated removal. The development is worth monitoring for anyone relying on protection status or staying in Greece without a stable legal basis.