Latest available reports suggest that the UK wouldn’t really stop the influx of immigration at its borders, if Greece–still battling financial crisis–leaves the euro. The British Deputy Prime Minister, who disclosed this news, added that the suggestion of preventing immigrants from the financially beleaguered nation from moving into the UK is not only uncalled for but also not recommended.
His observations go against the remarks made by the Home Secretary, who had reportedly said that the concerned officers are busy working on the likelihood of emergency controls at the UK borders. Sometime back, Theresa May had declared that it is not wrong if the nation boasts of some kind of emergency plans which are suitably tailored to control the borders points of the country, if there is a financial breakdown in Europe. She continued that although there is hardly any proof of a surge in immigration presently, it is not easy to say exactly as to how and what would be the situation in the near future.
Widespread concerns exist that in case a financial breakdown affects the nation, a large number of Greeks may have no options except to explore overseas options, for work purposes. The crisis may spread swiftly to other susceptible nations–including Portugal, Ireland and Spain–which also have the single currency. Restrictions on migration inside the European Union (EU) are permitted only under special situations and circumstances.
However, the Deputy PM rejected the suggestion that London might have to prevent an influx of migrants making the most of free & unrestricted travel facility across the EU. In this connection, he was quoted as saying that he does not really believe that the situation on the front is that dismal as hinted by some people in the media. He also dismissed all such talks as far-fetched and rather unhelpful.
The minster continued that the nation has not reached that stage yet. He also believed that despite all the sacrifices that such a move entails, the people of Greece must continue to stay inside the borders of the euro region. He further said that a fresh deal is in the pipeline that would offer an all-inclusive solution to the union.
Notwithstanding attempts to calm mounting fears about Greek immigration, the Deputy PM has warned of a negative impact, if the nation is permitted to leave the euro. He has also urged the top politicians of Europe to rise over their differences even as they work overtime to save the single currency.
Though the key leaders of Europe are still busy with their plans to prevent the struggling nation (Greece) from moving-out of the single currency, its future, by and large, depends on the whether it can manage to vote for a stable and secure government.
