Greece Approves Law Imposing 10 Years in Prison and Fines Over €50,000 on NGO Members Facilitating Illegal Immigration

The Greek Parliament, dominated by the conservative New Democracy party, approved on February 5 a controversial law that imposes minimum prison sentences of 10 years on members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in facilitating irregular entries of immigrants.

This legislation, promoted by Migration Minister Thanos Plevris, also establishes fines exceeding €50,000 and limits public funding for these entities to 30% of their budget, with the possibility of expulsion from the official registry in case of charges.

The law aggravates penalties when the assistance is provided for profit or within the framework of an NGO, arguing that it seeks to dismantle human trafficking networks disguised as humanitarian aid.

Plevris defended the reform during the parliamentary debate, stating that «if the trafficker is registered in an NGO, harsher penalties will be imposed,» emphasizing the need to protect European borders from unregulated mass flows.

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Under new laws being proposed, NGO members who assist with illegal entry, provide transportation, or aid illegal migrants could face up to 10 years in prison.
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This measure takes place in a context where Greece, as the gateway to the Aegean, has faced waves of migrants from Turkey, with reports of up to 2 million unauthorized immigrants in the country.

This legislation represents a firm step against uncontrolled immigration that has overburdened public resources and generated insecurity in local communities.

The lax policies promoted by the European left have facilitated immigratory chaos, allowing NGOs to operate as unwitting or deliberate accomplices of trafficking mafias, eroding national sovereignty.

Left-wing opposition parties, such as Syriza, have labeled the measure «ultraright-wing,» alleging that it criminalizes humanitarian solidarity and could increase deaths at sea.

However, conservative critics argue that such accusations ignore the real impact of illegal immigration on the Greek economy and social cohesion, prioritizing globalist agendas over citizen protection.

Previously, we had reported in Gateway Hispanic on similar measures in Greece against illegal immigration, such as the massive closure of 60 irregular mosques operated by Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in Athens, with automatic deportations for offenders.

This law could inspire other European countries to adopt stricter controls.

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