Debate: Greece's Immigration Policy — Plevris vs Tzanakopoulos
Public debate between Minister of Migration Thanos Plevris and MP Dimitris Tzanakopoulos at the Parnassos Literary Society.
About this Video
A public debate on "Greece's Immigration Policy," held on March 26, 2026, at the historic Parnassos Literary Society. The debate featured the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, and the MP for Nea Aristera (New Left), Dimitris Tzanakopoulos.
The event drew 400 citizens to a packed venue. The two speakers, with clearly distinct ideological starting points, crossed arguments within a framework of respect and substantive dialogue. Mr. Plevris presented the government's position on the distinction between legal and illegal immigration and bilateral agreement initiatives, while Mr. Tzanakopoulos focused on the need for safe and legal migration pathways and cited the example of Spain.
The discussion was enriched by active audience participation, both in person and through the Deliberate platform. At the conclusion, Minister Thanos Plevris was selected as the top speaker by the audience.
