…and weak economic growth is adding to the burden, forcing many EU countries to be less welcoming of new arrivals.
Political commentator, Dr Oliver Hartwich, warns that 2016 could become the year, the EU breaks apart.
Is Europe finished?
Angela Merkel mit einem Asylbewerber Source: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa via AP
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Since Angela Merkel invited all refugees to Germany, deep divisions have appeared among the European Unions 28 members.
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