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Although the vast majority of Syrians flee to neighboring countries, an increasing number is trying to reach European soil. On one end of the spectrum, individuals escape their war-torn country seeking protection elsewhere and on the other end the European Union (EU) and its Members States bear specific obligations for granting protection, stemming from their international and regional legal commitments. Drawing from the UNHCR estimations that the exodus is evolving rapidly and in light of Article 80 TFEU and the objectives by the European Council, the EU needs to adopt policies which emphasize the full and inclusive application of the …

This paper explores the latest developments in the context of the European Court of Human Rights’ and the European Court of Justice’s expansive interpretation of the right to an effective remedy and the procedural guarantees afforded to protection seekers by the pertaining international and regional legislation. In their recent judgments the Courts have determined both the states’ obligations on guaranteeing fair and effective procedures for people trying to enter Europe as well as the individuals' corresponding right to seek protection. The paper takes a thorough look at the reasoning of the Courts and emphasizes on the -not any more underlying …

The article takes a thorough look at the national legal framework concerning registrations in the National Record of Undesirable Foreigners and the Schengen Information System (SIS) within the context of the Schengen Agreement (1985) and the common rules adopted by the participating States. It analyzes the nature and implications of the actual administrative act of registration for foreign nationals in light of the pertaining domestic case law. A critical approach of the harmonization of Greek legislation to the Schengen rules is also being attempted.