The tug of war with Berlin over migration

Athens is determined to take a very tough stance toward Germany, especially after Berlin's recent decision to tighten controls on its western land borders, according to well-informed sources speaking to Kathimerini.

The Greek government, which will be asked to strictly observe the Schengen acquis, will insist on its stance on the Migration Pact - i.e. burden sharing for all countries and not just for the frontline states. Greece will also seek an alliance with other countries - such as e.g. Austria-Poland, and mainly the countries of the South. Italy has a similar point of view, while Spain and Portugal (all countries located on the external borders of the EU) have the same problems.

A competent source clarified that the messages Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent from Vienna last week about the migration issue were not aimed at Germany, but at those who are...