The observation by Margaritis Schinas that Cyprus, with the assistance of the European Union, manages to reduce migration pressures, proves that we can successfully address a serious issue, states a press release by DISY.
At the same time, it highlights that “this has always been our approach, based on the legislation we passed a few years ago, which now has tangible results. Away from xenophobic policies and extreme behaviours that do not honour a modern democratic society.”
“The pressure exerted by the European Commission for Turkey to stop allowing the passage of people through Istanbul to the occupied areas had a decisive impact.
The government must harness the current momentum to accelerate its internal processes and increase returns,” it is emphasized.
At the same time, it also reiterates “our position that through coordinated efforts, we can achieve a change in the favourable regime of some areas in Syria deemed safe.”
“It is with the right policies that we will address a serious problem and not with catchy slogans,” it concludes.
