Greece to Monitor Rejected Asylum Seekers with Electronic Ankle Bracelets

ER Editor: See this we recently published on Greece tightening up on immigration, especially in anticipation of an influx from Libya —

New Greek Law To Force Migrants Out or Lock Them Up

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Greece is set to tighten its migration laws significantly, offering illegal migrants just two options: voluntary return or imprisonment.

A new draft law proposed by the conservative government would impose a minimum prison sentence of three years on those who refuse to leave the country.

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Greece to Monitor Rejected Asylum Seekers with Electronic Ankle Bracelets

Athens is tightening control over migrants waiting to be deported amid a wave of arrivals from North Africa.

JAVIER VILLAMOR for EUROPEAN CONSERVATIVE

The Greek government has announced a new measure to reinforce national security and ensure compliance with deportation orders in the context of the country’s massive migratory influx.

Starting this year, migrants whose asylum applications have been definitively rejected will be required to wear electronic ankle bracelets for 30 days prior to their deportation. This system will allow the authorities to track their movements and prevent them from remaining illegally on Greek territory.

Migration Minister Thanos Plevris stressed that the measure seeks to speed up procedures, reduce the burden on detention centres, and close the way for those who attempt to evade the law. In addition, the plan includes financial incentives for voluntary return, offering up to €2,000 to those who agree to a scheduled departure.

The initiative is part of a broader legislative package that will toughen penalties for non-compliance and strengthen border control mechanisms. These measures are being implemented in response to a sharp increase in arrivals from North Africa, especially from Libya to Crete and Gavdos, where massive landings have occurred in recent months.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had already announced the temporary suspension of asylum processing for those arriving by sea from that region, describing the situation as a European-scale challenge that requires a joint response.

In parallel, the Coast Guard has stepped up its operations, intercepting vessels on the high seas and transferring migrants directly to closed facilities to begin their return process, without access to new asylum procedures.

The government’s message is clear: Greece will not tolerate illegal stays and will act decisively to protect its borders, security, and public order. It is also calling on the European Union to take a more active role in addressing migratory pressure that affects the entire continent.

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Javier Villamor is a Spanish journalist and analyst. Based in Brussels, he covers NATO and EU affairs at europeanconservative.com. Javier has over 17 years of experience in international politics, defense, and security. He also works as a consultant providing strategic insights into global affairs and geopolitical dynamics.

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