The EU Commission has written to the Greek government with a list of demands. The list includes a plan for a "national emergency plan for mass border crossings" The European Commission has asked Greece to submit a progress report by the end of September.

The EU has been trying to improve the situation at Greece's borders for some time, but with little success. The Commission wants to see the results of its work in the next two years, including a review of the border system. The European Parliament has also called on Greece to do more to help refugees.