Manos Moschopoulos

Migrant, son of migrants, grandson of refugees.

Greece, Balkans, migration, politics, football. Opinions my own #YNWA

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

"...that politicians [...] simply don’t have hot sports takes to offer, because they aren’t actually fans. But if you can’t relate to something that resonates so strongly with people, then you need to reevaluate your role as a politician in an electoral democracy."

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Politicians need as much attention as possible, as frequently as possible, while seeming as relatable as possible—and a cheat code exists to hit all three objectives, @natfrum writes: https://t.co/F3bBS5izio

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

For the record:

▪️I opposed Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014

▪️I called on FIFA to strip Russia of the 2018 World Cup

▪️I have resolutely supported Ukraine and Ukrainian Mayors since 2022

▪️I believe the British Right’s closeness to Putin is a risk to our national security

[Global Progress Foundation @fundglobalprog]

The GPF congratulates the member of its honorary board @sergioramirezm on his election to the Royal Spanish Academy.

A leading voice of Latin American literature, democracy and freedom of expression.

[Socialist International @Soc_Intl]

🇬🇧 Statement of the Socialist International in solidarity with democracy and Özgür Özel

🇪🇸 Declaración de la Internacional Socialista en solidaridad con la democracia y Özgür Özel

🇫🇷 Déclaration de l’Internationale Socialiste en solidarité avec la démocratie et Özgür Özel

[Zohran Kwame Mamdani @ZohranKMamdani]

we both up now

[Global Progress Foundation @fundglobalprog]

🌏❤️ Today’s Spain news confirms it: the conversation on human mobility has never been more urgent.

Perfect timing for our @GPMobilisation panel: “The Future of Human Mobility: Spain’s Example and the path to a Progressive Migration Agenda”.

🗣️Stay tuned to meet our speakers!

[Caoimhe O'Neill @CaoimheSport]

Arsenal fans sing “feed the Scousers” and Everton put Fans Supporting Foodbanks’ logo on the screen straight away. Quality from Everton. Absolutely embarrassing from the Arsenal fans singing it.

Solidarity with @SFoodbanks. Hunger doesn’t wear club colours 💙❤️

[Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis]

I’ll just leave this here.

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Awful to see so many empty seats tonight when we still have a team on the pitch fighting for at least one goal. #LIVCRY

[Empire of the Kop @empireofthekop]

🗣️ "I saw so many people leave the stadium, I felt pretty alone at that moment. We decide when it is over. Between 82 and 94 minutes, you can score eight goals if you want but you have to work for it."

Klopp's comments on this day in 2015 after a 2-1 loss at home to Palace #LFC

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Greece's migration minister is planning to deregister NGOs that litigate against government decisions, e.g. going to court against asylum rejections or detention orders.

That would practically prohibit NGOs receiving public funds from providing legal aid to asylum seekers.

[Premier League @premierleague]

Mohamed Salah was the last player to leave the pitch, joining in with a tearful rendition of Diogo Jota's chant in front of the Kop ❤️

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Greece should seriously invest in the development of heavy-lift firefighting drones that could also operate at night. Meanwhile, solidarity with our underpaid, overworked firefighters who are out there saving homes and lives. #φωτια

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Police unions shared evidence of how Greece's government implements its suspension of the right to asylum in Crete.

Migrants spent 35 hours in a ship area without ventilation with temperatures exceeding 43°C. Things got so bad, a door was opened mid-voyage to let some air in.

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Greece's development minister said the "firm will of our Government is that you can only enter Greece legally, as is the case in all serious countries"

Greek governments often pretend their laws bring us in line with Europe – when in fact they are taking us further away from it.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

I urge the Greek parliament to refrain from suspending the registration of asylum applications
https://t.co/4tMXopB8ul

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Read my full analysis at https://t.co/w5YNB6jApr (5/5)

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Yesterday, Greece’s Prime Minister announced a 90-day suspension of asylum rights for anyone arriving by boat from North Africa. With 9,500 crossings to Crete this year alone, the government calls it responding to an “invasion.” A few thoughts: (1/5)

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

The real question is what happens on day 91.

Egypt represents 16.4% of asylum applications with only 1.8% recognition rates. A functioning bilateral agreement expanding legal labor pathways would do more than this amendment to prevent boats. (4/5)

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Turns out that the PM got it wrong, they are suspending the right of arrivals from North Africa to apply for asylum altogether.

The law also provides for returns to the country of departure or origin without registration. Not sure how they imagine that could work.

[Manos Moschopoulos @maledictus]

Greece's PM Mitsotakis announced a freeze on asylum claims from those arriving from Africa by boat for 90 days. New arrivals will be detained.

His gov't suspended the right to apply for asylum in 2020, drawing EU criticism. Now, they are only suspending the processing of claims.