called to implement an advanced framework for
the protection and safety of the citizens; and, at
the same time, to create the appropriate condi-
tions for embedding migration in the design of
growth strategies and, of course, further safe-
guarding Greece.
I
n a Europe that daily receives tens of thou-
sands of immigrants, both regular and irregu-
lar, when the member states’ social struc-
tures are severely tested by acts of blind terror-
ism, while economic conditions lead to the rise of
delinquency and violence, Mr. Avramopoulos is
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The most critical portfolio, that of
migration policy and internal security,
at the most crucial junction of
Europe’s common future, amidst war
and terrorist threats at the eastern and
southern borders of the EU, is being
handled by Dimitris Avramopoulos,
European Commissioner for Migration,
Home Affairs and Citizenship.
By Dimitris Giannakopoulos
Photos: Iakovos Hatzistavrou
Our biggest
concern is the rise
of racism and
xenophobia,
fuelled by populist
movements across
Europe
Dimitris Avramopoulos
