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Greece proposes suspending asylum applications during mass arrivals
72,000migrants
Spain estimates that more than 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta in late July.
Greece urged the European Union to let member states temporarily suspend asylum applications during periods of mass migration. The proposal was discussed by EU interior ministers in Luxembourg and received support from some member states.
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Greece proposed allowing EU member states to temporarily suspend asylum applications during periods of mass migration.
“Greece has urged the European Union to allow member states to temporarily suspend asylum applications during periods of mass migration”
EU interior ministers discussed Greece's proposal at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg.
“The proposal was submitted to EU interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Thursday”
- 72,000migrants
Spain estimates that more than 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta in late July.
“Spain estimates more than 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta in late July.”