European Union leaders are considering the option to ring-fence Greece in order to stop the massive inflow of migrants coming from Turkey.
Despite the agreement with Turkey for 3 billion euros in financial aid in exchange for stemming the boat loads of migrants going to Greece, the inflow has not been reduced in the slightest. After the failure to cooperate with Turkey, the European Commission is considering more drastic measures.
EU leaders are considering blocking the passage to Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and offering financial aid to the non-EU Balkan country.
However, this would mean that tens of thousands migrants will end up stranded in Greece. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has warned Europe that Greece might become a “black box” for refugees.
Blocking migrants at FYROM’s southern border would be the most severe measure taken so far. The vast majority of asylum seekers entering FYROM from Greece are heading elsewhere, notably Germany. Blocking the entrance to the Balkan country would leave irregular migrants stranded on Greek soil.
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