Only long-term integration policies will keep people safe from appalling camps conditions. It must first provide appropriate first reception conditions for asylum seekers, including accommodation, health care, and schooling for children. According to data released by the Greek government, the Greek islands have a nominal capacity of 8,375 places; they currently host nearly 10,000 asylum seekers, exceeding their capacity by 25%. How we got hereThe EU asylum system has so far been predicated on two principles. Greek asylum law was reformed in April 2016 to make the EU-Turkey Joint Statement operable in Greek territory.

Source: Huffington Post January 26, 2017 12:50 UTC