There is an opportunity for Europe to lead the world in humanitarian responses and approaches to a crisis that is only going to grow. By choosing to hide behind political walls, the region is not only enacting economically counterproductive measures, it is pretending its obligations don’t exist.
While proposed policy changes promise a better, more efficient and humane migration system, there are still historic concerns. The country continues to grapple with racism and research indicates that a sizeable minority still doesn’t welcome migrants.