Manos Moschopoulos
@manos.ms
Migrant, son of migrants, grandson of refugees. Advisor @med-ma.eu, @eteronorg.bsky.social. Also known as @maledictus on Twitter.
Greece, Balkans, migration, politics, football. Opinions my own. #YNWA
Greece, Balkans, migration, politics, football. Opinions my own. #YNWA
Greece's migration minister is planning to deregister NGOs that litigate against government decisions, e.g. going to court against asylum rejections or detention orders.
That would practically prohibit NGOs receiving public funds from providing legal aid to asylum seekers.
That would practically prohibit NGOs receiving public funds from providing legal aid to asylum seekers.
August 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Greece's migration minister is planning to deregister NGOs that litigate against government decisions, e.g. going to court against asylum rejections or detention orders.
That would practically prohibit NGOs receiving public funds from providing legal aid to asylum seekers.
That would practically prohibit NGOs receiving public funds from providing legal aid to asylum seekers.
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Last week the Greek government announced an unlawful asylum suspension for people arriving from N. Africa. Now the new migration minister is pushing a bill to send rejected asylum seekers to prison if they don't return to their home country or Libya. Thanks to @manos.ms and @adrianatdn.bsky.social
Prison or exit: Greek migration minister expected to continue crackdown on asylum legislation eualive.net/prison-or-ex... By Frey Lindsay
Prison or exit: Greek migration minister expected to continue crackdown on asylum legislation
Following last week’s news that the Greek parliament had approved a measure to suspend asylum ...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last week the Greek government announced an unlawful asylum suspension for people arriving from N. Africa. Now the new migration minister is pushing a bill to send rejected asylum seekers to prison if they don't return to their home country or Libya. Thanks to @manos.ms and @adrianatdn.bsky.social
Yesterday, Greece’s Prime Minister announced a 90-day suspension of asylum rights for anyone arriving by boat from North Africa. With 9,500 crossings to Crete this year alone, the government calls it responding to an “invasion.” A few thoughts: (1/5)
July 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Yesterday, Greece’s Prime Minister announced a 90-day suspension of asylum rights for anyone arriving by boat from North Africa. With 9,500 crossings to Crete this year alone, the government calls it responding to an “invasion.” A few thoughts: (1/5)
Greece's new migration minister told a tabloid there will be 'no more asylum for Muslims from Syria.'
The government has said it plans to imprison failed asylum seekers until they return home. A grim prospect for thousands of Syrians waiting for a decision in Greece's camps.
The government has said it plans to imprison failed asylum seekers until they return home. A grim prospect for thousands of Syrians waiting for a decision in Greece's camps.
July 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Greece's new migration minister told a tabloid there will be 'no more asylum for Muslims from Syria.'
The government has said it plans to imprison failed asylum seekers until they return home. A grim prospect for thousands of Syrians waiting for a decision in Greece's camps.
The government has said it plans to imprison failed asylum seekers until they return home. A grim prospect for thousands of Syrians waiting for a decision in Greece's camps.
The FDP's last hurrah in the Bundestag was to block a bill to legalise abortion, leaving Germany as one of few EU countries that still consider a woman's right to choose a crime (even if unpunished in some circumstances).
February 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The FDP's last hurrah in the Bundestag was to block a bill to legalise abortion, leaving Germany as one of few EU countries that still consider a woman's right to choose a crime (even if unpunished in some circumstances).
German Green candidate for Chancellor @robert-habeck.de proposes infringement procedures against states (e.g. Greece) that don't accept refugee returns under Dublin rules.
Germany's security requires a European solution. That's not Dublin, but an EU-wide refugee status instead.
Germany's security requires a European solution. That's not Dublin, but an EU-wide refugee status instead.
February 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
German Green candidate for Chancellor @robert-habeck.de proposes infringement procedures against states (e.g. Greece) that don't accept refugee returns under Dublin rules.
Germany's security requires a European solution. That's not Dublin, but an EU-wide refugee status instead.
Germany's security requires a European solution. That's not Dublin, but an EU-wide refugee status instead.
History will record that Merkel's decision to face reality with humanity, keep Europe united and accept refugees in 2015 was the correct one. She didn't open the door to the AfD. 'Mainstream' politicians who blame diversity for Germany's problems did that.
January 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
History will record that Merkel's decision to face reality with humanity, keep Europe united and accept refugees in 2015 was the correct one. She didn't open the door to the AfD. 'Mainstream' politicians who blame diversity for Germany's problems did that.
Not sure what's more outlandish: that Germany's 'mainstream' right thinks they can beat the far right by voting with it, or that they think that zero asylum seekers is a 'realistic' proposal.
January 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Not sure what's more outlandish: that Germany's 'mainstream' right thinks they can beat the far right by voting with it, or that they think that zero asylum seekers is a 'realistic' proposal.
So many people in Europe spending their time today blaming limb coordination for Musk's salute, as if bankrolling and promoting the guy who just pardoned 1,500 insurrectionists tells us nothing about his politics.
January 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
So many people in Europe spending their time today blaming limb coordination for Musk's salute, as if bankrolling and promoting the guy who just pardoned 1,500 insurrectionists tells us nothing about his politics.
Syrians should be allowed to visit their country without losing their right to live in Germany and other EU countries. They need to see for themselves whether or not there's a future back home for themselves and their families. Very few will plunge into the unknown for a one-off 1,000 Euro check.
January 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Syrians should be allowed to visit their country without losing their right to live in Germany and other EU countries. They need to see for themselves whether or not there's a future back home for themselves and their families. Very few will plunge into the unknown for a one-off 1,000 Euro check.
Biodeutsch is the unword of the year. Reminds me of the statistical category “deutsch-deutsche” that was thrown around papers from reputable places to mean Germans without a ‘migration background.’ Cringe.
🚌 Fatal Flixbus crash
🛩️ Ryanair whining (again)
🥔 What is biodeutsch?
The 20 Percent for Jan. 14 from @mauricefrank.bsky.social!
🛩️ Ryanair whining (again)
🥔 What is biodeutsch?
The 20 Percent for Jan. 14 from @mauricefrank.bsky.social!
#352: Flixbus crash, Ryanair + Wayfair cuts, student housing from hell
What the hell is 'biodeutsch?'
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January 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Biodeutsch is the unword of the year. Reminds me of the statistical category “deutsch-deutsche” that was thrown around papers from reputable places to mean Germans without a ‘migration background.’ Cringe.
Greece's latest poll suggests ten parties would enter parliament if snap elections were held now.
As PASOK rules out a coalition government with Nea Dimokratia, PM Mitsotakis would need two parties to his right (or someone on his left?) to join his majority.
As PASOK rules out a coalition government with Nea Dimokratia, PM Mitsotakis would need two parties to his right (or someone on his left?) to join his majority.
January 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Greece's latest poll suggests ten parties would enter parliament if snap elections were held now.
As PASOK rules out a coalition government with Nea Dimokratia, PM Mitsotakis would need two parties to his right (or someone on his left?) to join his majority.
As PASOK rules out a coalition government with Nea Dimokratia, PM Mitsotakis would need two parties to his right (or someone on his left?) to join his majority.
Austria’s far right Kickl gets to try and form a government.
The idea of a far-right Chancellor was so repulsive in 2000 that the rest of the EU refused “any official bilateral contacts at political level with an Austrian gov’t integrating the FPÖ.”
Now he won't even be the only one in the room.
The idea of a far-right Chancellor was so repulsive in 2000 that the rest of the EU refused “any official bilateral contacts at political level with an Austrian gov’t integrating the FPÖ.”
Now he won't even be the only one in the room.
January 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Austria’s far right Kickl gets to try and form a government.
The idea of a far-right Chancellor was so repulsive in 2000 that the rest of the EU refused “any official bilateral contacts at political level with an Austrian gov’t integrating the FPÖ.”
Now he won't even be the only one in the room.
The idea of a far-right Chancellor was so repulsive in 2000 that the rest of the EU refused “any official bilateral contacts at political level with an Austrian gov’t integrating the FPÖ.”
Now he won't even be the only one in the room.
If Germany is interested in helping Syrians return to their country, it should not make the choice to do so even riskier than it already is. Two ideas — Syrians should be allowed to:
- travel home without losing their status in Germany
- continue receiving cash transfers for a transitional period
- travel home without losing their status in Germany
- continue receiving cash transfers for a transitional period
December 27, 2024 at 12:26 PM
If Germany is interested in helping Syrians return to their country, it should not make the choice to do so even riskier than it already is. Two ideas — Syrians should be allowed to:
- travel home without losing their status in Germany
- continue receiving cash transfers for a transitional period
- travel home without losing their status in Germany
- continue receiving cash transfers for a transitional period
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Der Spiegel reports the attack on a Christmas Market in Madgeburg, killing two people, carried out by a man from Saudi Arabia apparently with far right sympathies for the AfD's anti-Muslim agenda. He puts the X owner Elon Musk with Alex Jones and Tommy Robinson as inspiring his journey to violence.
December 21, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Der Spiegel reports the attack on a Christmas Market in Madgeburg, killing two people, carried out by a man from Saudi Arabia apparently with far right sympathies for the AfD's anti-Muslim agenda. He puts the X owner Elon Musk with Alex Jones and Tommy Robinson as inspiring his journey to violence.
Decided to cross both ‘start a Substack’ and ‘use Eurovision Song Contest references to talk about migration’ off my bucket list at the same time.
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Willkommen in Europa, Junge?
In his Europapa, Joost Klein is not able to run away from his pain despite crossing all sorts of invisible borders. As of Monday, he would have to do so under the gaze of border guards as the Netherla...
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December 12, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Decided to cross both ‘start a Substack’ and ‘use Eurovision Song Contest references to talk about migration’ off my bucket list at the same time.
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The progressives aren’t losing because they are “too woke”, they are losing because they insist on telling voters the right-wingers were right all along. As if that’s going to make anyone trust them.
Wes Streetings decision to ban puberty blockers should be called out for what it is.
He's playing culture wars where trans & non binary youth are collateral damage & Labour dance to Reforms tune.
An attack on trans people is an attack on our LGBTQ+ community. We must say no.
He's playing culture wars where trans & non binary youth are collateral damage & Labour dance to Reforms tune.
An attack on trans people is an attack on our LGBTQ+ community. We must say no.
December 11, 2024 at 5:41 PM
The progressives aren’t losing because they are “too woke”, they are losing because they insist on telling voters the right-wingers were right all along. As if that’s going to make anyone trust them.
And to think that Saudi Arabia was planning a bid to host the FIFA World Cup with Greece and Egypt for 2030. Politico had reported that the Saudis would have paid for most of it. Turns out you don’t need co-hosts to help you win a vote — especially if there is no opposition.
December 11, 2024 at 5:35 PM
And to think that Saudi Arabia was planning a bid to host the FIFA World Cup with Greece and Egypt for 2030. Politico had reported that the Saudis would have paid for most of it. Turns out you don’t need co-hosts to help you win a vote — especially if there is no opposition.
Some countries (incl. Austria, Germany and Greece) say they suspended all Syrian asylum claims until a clearer picture of Syria's future emerges.
I assume they hope Syria will be safe enough to reject these claims. This would take time, given ongoing violence and the long transition ahead.
I assume they hope Syria will be safe enough to reject these claims. This would take time, given ongoing violence and the long transition ahead.
December 9, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Some countries (incl. Austria, Germany and Greece) say they suspended all Syrian asylum claims until a clearer picture of Syria's future emerges.
I assume they hope Syria will be safe enough to reject these claims. This would take time, given ongoing violence and the long transition ahead.
I assume they hope Syria will be safe enough to reject these claims. This would take time, given ongoing violence and the long transition ahead.
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1/ Some general points about how asylum and immigration law applies when an appalling dictatorship is ousted in another country. #Syria 🇸🇾
December 8, 2024 at 1:44 PM
1/ Some general points about how asylum and immigration law applies when an appalling dictatorship is ousted in another country. #Syria 🇸🇾
The Dutch parliament voted 108-42 to ask "the government to keep track of data on cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a migration background".
'Oh, it's not what you think' said the MP. Oh, it is – some citizens are told they don't belong until proven otherwise. Horrific.
'Oh, it's not what you think' said the MP. Oh, it is – some citizens are told they don't belong until proven otherwise. Horrific.
December 7, 2024 at 10:12 AM
The Dutch parliament voted 108-42 to ask "the government to keep track of data on cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a migration background".
'Oh, it's not what you think' said the MP. Oh, it is – some citizens are told they don't belong until proven otherwise. Horrific.
'Oh, it's not what you think' said the MP. Oh, it is – some citizens are told they don't belong until proven otherwise. Horrific.
Our democracies were not designed with social media in mind. We knew that it costs next to nothing to create a few thousand accounts to influence voters anywhere in the world. But we have done very little to reform our institutions to deal with this not-so-new reality.
Good luck Romania.
Good luck Romania.
December 6, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Our democracies were not designed with social media in mind. We knew that it costs next to nothing to create a few thousand accounts to influence voters anywhere in the world. But we have done very little to reform our institutions to deal with this not-so-new reality.
Good luck Romania.
Good luck Romania.
The $100m that Elon Musk is reportedly planning to give Nigel Farage is two times what the entire Conservative Party spent in 2023. A staggering amount which could threaten the Tories' dominance – of course, there's always a chance they would give Farage the keys anyway.
December 2, 2024 at 1:16 PM
The $100m that Elon Musk is reportedly planning to give Nigel Farage is two times what the entire Conservative Party spent in 2023. A staggering amount which could threaten the Tories' dominance – of course, there's always a chance they would give Farage the keys anyway.
The Mytilene city council voted to withdraw its consent to the construction of a large refugee camp, opposing any facilities on their island beyond a 'small registration centre.'
The vote reflects local fears that migrants (including any returned from Germany) will be stranded again on Lesvos.
The vote reflects local fears that migrants (including any returned from Germany) will be stranded again on Lesvos.
November 26, 2024 at 12:50 PM
The Mytilene city council voted to withdraw its consent to the construction of a large refugee camp, opposing any facilities on their island beyond a 'small registration centre.'
The vote reflects local fears that migrants (including any returned from Germany) will be stranded again on Lesvos.
The vote reflects local fears that migrants (including any returned from Germany) will be stranded again on Lesvos.