Weber: Migrant camp conditions in Greece not 'European'
The European People's Party lead candidate for Commission president in next year's European Parliament election, Manfred Weber, said that the dismal situation at reception centers for asylum seekers in Greece does not represent the bloc.
In an interview with Kathimerini, Weber urged Greek authorities to act immediately to tackle the unfolding humanitarian crisis at refugee camps across the country.
"The Greek government has a huge responsibility," he said, adding that Europeans cannot complain about the living conditions at refugee camps around the world when they allow this to happen in Greece.
With regard to a recent summit in Salzburg where EU leaders put on a show of unity over Brexit but were divided on migration, Weber said he was disappointed with what he's seen at various councils in recent weeks.
"Citizens of Europe see leaders discussing the...
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