The Greek National Referral Mechanism: Design, Strengths, Challenges

Author(s):
IRC Germany
Date: 2026
Topic(s): Referrals

Greece has strengthened its framework to identify and support victims of trafficking through the
National Referral Mechanism (NRM), with reported identifications rising since 2022. While detection
and reporting have improved, protection outcomes still depend on recognition pathways and longterm support capacity. This report presents key trafficking indicators, explains how the NRM works, assesses strengths and gaps in Greece’s approach and offers recommendations for the future.