The Greek government will reduce aid for refugees by almost 30%, focusing on their integration into work.

The Ministry for Migration in Greece has announced plans to reduce asylum funding from 400 million euros to 288 million euros, eliminating subsidies for rent. The saved money will be redirected to labor market integration programs and Greek language education. The government claims that these measures are in line with the requirements of the European Union and that the goal is to make Greece less attractive to migrants. Additionally, the rules have been tightened for those with rejected asylum applications, and those who are illegally in the country and refuse to leave may be sentenced to prison.