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The refugee drama in Syria, Turkey, and Greece: why a comprehensive approach is needed
Das Flüchtlingsdrama in Syrien, der Türkei und Griechenland: warum ein umfassender Ansatz nötig ist
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Abstract The plight of refugees in the Syrian province of Idlib, on the Greek islands, and on the EU's external borders has worsened dramatically over the last few months. Once more, the European Union (EU) is split on questions of asylum and migration, and it portrays limited capacity to act in issues of fo... view more
The plight of refugees in the Syrian province of Idlib, on the Greek islands, and on the EU's external borders has worsened dramatically over the last few months. Once more, the European Union (EU) is split on questions of asylum and migration, and it portrays limited capacity to act in issues of foreign and security policy. What options does the EU have to address the deteriorating situation? This question has become even more pressing due to the spread of Covid-19. The EU-Turkey statement of 2016 has strengthened cooperation with Ankara on humanitarian aid and border controls, but it also has major weaknesses. A comprehensive approach is needed. The EU should prioritise providing new financial resources for Turkey that should be complemented by scaling-up assistance to Greece as well as to Syria's neighbours. In addition, the Europeans should support the creation of a safe zone in northern Idlib. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
international cooperation; EU; policy on refugees; migration policy; humanitarian aid; Syria; refugee; asylum policy; Greece; Turkey
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Regionaler internationaler Konflikt; Folgeprobleme; Humanitäre Krise; Auslandshilfepolitik von Staatengruppen/internationalen Organisationen; Wechselbeziehungen zwischen verschiedenen Politiken; Grenzüberwachung/Grenzkontrolle; Internationale Harmonisierung nationaler Regelungen; Koordination nationaler Maßnahmen und Politiken; Entwicklungsperspektive und -tendenz
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 16/2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2020C16
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications