Thread: "while tensions between Commissioners are not always helpful, some of the stances of Schinas even appear to undermine Commissioner Johansson” said @ecre Director when asked to explain their differing views about push backs at EU's borders with Belarus. the two Commissioners held opposing views to such an extent that led LIBE members attending a meeting on January 13 to write back and ask them to clarify the Commission's position on the issue. balkaninsight.com/those-in-the-e…

THREAD: @Frontex is demanding that @luisaizuz and @arnesemsrott, two transparency activists that lost a case against it a few months ago pay a crushing amount of 23,700 euro for legal costs within a month's deadline
act.wemove.eu/campaigns/luis… Not only this is an unusual decision and disproportionate reaction towards EU citizens when resolving an issue at court but also its the latest indication of the agency's problematic record of transparency, among many

Thread: Greek police is again under severe criticism for the abuse of a family during an eviction squat in Athens. Two opposite versions regarding what happened have been suggested. The family blames police officers for asking access through their property to the squatted building next door without a warrant. Having refused they say police later on violently arrested them on top of their house when protesting their presence there

Thread: (1) New #asylum legislation will be voted tomorrow in the Greek parliament. Here are some points you might find useful to know regarding the process as well the content of the new law. #refugee (2) All major national and international organisations have already criticised the gov for allowing only 5 days of public consultation as an effort to avoid scrutiny and warned the new law is leading to a backlash on human rights.