Refugee Crisis in Greece: Has International Law Failed?
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
In 2015, Europe experienced one of the most severe migration crisis in its time. Migrants and refugees fleeing conflict and instability in their home countries in the Middle East and Africa. The influx has mostly affected countries of entry, such as Greece. This paper explores the intersection of legal mechanisms on three different levels: the international, European and domestic law and exposes their shortcomings.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Aaron Karp
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Disciplines
Eastern European Studies | International Law | International Relations
Session Title
International Studies & Geography Presentations
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Room 1306
Start Date
2-3-2018 11:30 AM
End Date
2-3-2018 12:30 PM
Refugee Crisis in Greece: Has International Law Failed?
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Room 1306
In 2015, Europe experienced one of the most severe migration crisis in its time. Migrants and refugees fleeing conflict and instability in their home countries in the Middle East and Africa. The influx has mostly affected countries of entry, such as Greece. This paper explores the intersection of legal mechanisms on three different levels: the international, European and domestic law and exposes their shortcomings.