MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the likely increase in massive refugee flows to host countries such as Greece – E-001897/2024

Question for written answer  E-001897/2024/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Vangelis Meimarakis (PPE)

We have recently been witnessing an intense military escalation in the Middle East, with Lebanon at the epicentre.

At a time when a ceasefire is looking increasingly uncertain, with a widespread and drawn-out war threatening the region, neighbouring countries such as Greece and Cyprus should be prepared for the likelihood of massive refugee flows.

In view of this, can the Commission answer the following:

• 1.How does the Commission plan to help countries such as Greece and Cyprus deal with an imminent mass influx of refugees resulting from events in the Middle East?
• 2.Will there be renegotiations concerning the Joint EU-Turkey Statement on refugees?
• 3.Does the Commission have a mechanism in place for sending humanitarian aid to host countries such as Greece, especially in cases where there are mass waves of injured people?

Submitted: 1.10.2024