Greece
The integration process involves the host society, which should create the opportunities for the immigrants' full economic, social, cultural, and political participation. It also involves adaptation by migrants who all have rights and responsibilities in relation to their new country of residence. According to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum of Greece, social integration is a process that entails mutual accommodation by third-country nationals (migrants, applicants, or beneficiaries of international protection) and Greek residents. Successful social integration leads to peaceful co-existence, respect for diversity and social cohesion.
According to the National Integration Strategy of 2019, the main objectives of the Greek model for social integration are: i) Create and maintain an open society that respects diversity. ii) Protect the rights, and outline the obligations of third-country nationals in a non-discriminatory manner that ensures social equality. iii) Foster interaction, collaboration, dialogue and constructive criticism between culturally or ethnically diverse communities, promulgating democracy and equality. iv) Promote diversity, tolerance and social cohesion. v) Motivate all individuals to protect the common good and encourage the contribution of all individuals to the development of the country.
The action pillars of the national strategy and its corresponding policy actions and measures are: i) Collaboration with the local government administration to promote integration on a local level. ii) Access to necessary goods and services. iii) Promote inclusive education. v) Promote labor market integration. vi) Enhance Intercultural Mediation. vii) Encourage civic participation. viii) Combat racism and xenophobia. ix) Implement targeted integration policies for vulnerable groups. x). Implement targeted policies for second-generation citizens.
References
Ministry of Migration and Asylum (2019). National Integration Strategy. Athens: National Integration Strategy.
https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Β6.-Εθνικ?-Στρατηγικ?-2019.pdf
This link provides access to the 2019 National Integration Strategy of Greece.
Ministry of Migration and Asylum (2021). National Integration Strategy. Athens: National Integration Strategy.
https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Εθνικη?-στρατηγικη?-για-την-κοινωνικη?-ε?νταξη-2021.pdf
This link provides access to the 2021 National Integration Strategy of Greece.