Inside Europe Why did 15 migrants die in Greece — again?
Feb 12, 2026
Peter Viggo Jakobsen, a Danish military analyst, explains Denmark’s longer conscription. Lavinia Pitu, a DW video editor, outlines the Hashim Thaci trial and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. Sophia Kleftaki, a DW Greek reporter, investigates the Chios collision that killed 15 migrants, conflicting accounts, restricted footage and local political tensions.
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Shifting Survivor Statements About Arrest
- Survivors initially identified a Moroccan man at the steering wheel but later retracted or said they couldn't remember.
- Sophia Kleftaki notes stress, masked drivers, and possible nationality assumptions affected that arrest.
Self-Investigation Weakens Trust
- The coastguard is investigating itself, undermining perceptions of transparency and impartiality.
- Sophia Kleftaki calls this a test of the Greek government's willingness to show accountability.
Thaci Trial's Broad Political Stakes
- Hashim Thaci's trial at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers will affect Kosovo's domestic politics and international relations.
- Lavinia Pitu explains the court's role and public division over former KLA leaders.