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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Jul 28, 20229 min read

EU watchdog revelations mean Commissioners must resign

Frontex’ illegal acts, and the Commission’s response to them, mean Margaritis Schinas must leave, or be fired.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Jun 29, 202213 min read

Misdirection and blame-shifting: Mitarachis misses another opportunity

Eschewing another chance to reflect and maybe even change, Notis Mitarachis instead misled: there was nothing new to see at the LIBE meeting

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Jun 19, 20226 min read

What happened at Agios Georgios?

Four people died in a 'rescue' in which it appears the Greek Coastguard sent a ship carrying more than 100 people to smash on coastal rocks

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Jun 9, 20228 min read

The Sound of Greece’s Summer: ‘It’s Turkey’s fault’ Part Five. Police gather, transport, weapons

The Greek police are moving officers and weapons to the country's border. Its armed forces are also to be used against people seeking safety

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Jun 2, 20225 min read

The Sound of Greece’s Summer: ‘It’s Turkey’s fault’. Part Two

Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachis helped spread a false narrative for the European public about what will happen this summer.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

May 30, 20228 min read

Margaritis Schinas: a study in failure

In a schocking interview, Margaritis Schinas raises some serious questions about whether he is capable or willing to do his job.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Apr 29, 20226 min read

Leggeri resigns as Frontex director after latest revelations of agency’s illegal, immoral activities

Frontex' director has resigned: it's good news, but without other significant changes - and not just at Frontex' level - little will change.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Dec 21, 20215 min read

'Does the EU Commission believe EU states may break international law?' - a response to a letter

In response to a report, the EU Commission appears to say EU member states have the right to overrule international law. We ask, why?

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Jul 19, 20218 min read

We Must All End The Greek Government’s Abuse of Human Rights

The Greek government continues to break international law, setting men, women and children adrift on the Aegean Sea: we must stop this, now.