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Anadolu Agency (16 April 2026)

Melike Pala

The European Commission on Thursday said it is up to member states to investigate any allegations of misconduct at their borders, following reports that Greek police recruited migrants to carry out violent pushbacks against other migrants along the Turkish border.

"We are aware of media reporting on this matter. It is the responsibility of member states to investigate any allegations by establishing the facts and also to ensure adequate follow-up on any identified wrongdoings," spokesperson Markus Lammert told reporters in Brussels.

"It's not for the commission to identify and we have no additional information on this specific case," he added.

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