Migrants: Merkel and Hollande called for a unified European response

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- By Nicolas Barotte
- Update on 08/24/2015 on 23:09
- Published on 08/24/2015 at 8:18 p.m.

Several thousand migrants Sunday forced the Greek-Macedonian border, near Gevgelija to win now southern Serbia.

In a joint statement, the French president and the German chancellor stressed the "seriousness" of the situation and require twenty-seven the rapid establishment of a "unified asylum."

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The formulas are almost identical to emphasize the seriousness of the situation. Angela Merkel speaks of "significant challenges". Francois Hollande speaks of a situation "extremely serious","exceptional but that will last." In Berlin, late Monday afternoon, the Chancellor and head of state appear on the same wavelength describing the migratory crisis in Europe: thousands of refugees trying every week for months to join the continent through Italy, Greece and the Balkans. The two leaders enjoyed a trilateral meeting in the German capital with the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, to push the refugee issue on the front of the stage. By putting all their weight behind Angela Merkel, Hollande want to force Europe to respond and implement "a unified asylum." "As soon as possible," stressed Angela Merkel.

In France as in Germany, the topic is hot. "These are tests for the families (refugee, Ed) but also for countries that are responsible for welcoming," stressed the President of the Republic in a joint statement with the Chancellor. In Germany, the Asylum seekers should be 800,000 this year. A record in Europe. The question turns to the same national crisis. The influx of asylum seekers has reignited xenophobic tensions. In Heidenau, Saxony, three nights of violence pitted the far right to the police. The activists intended to protest by force against the opening of a new shelter. Angela Merkel condemned the "unacceptable racist" acts. "It's a shame," she was offended. This weekend the Chancellor had been criticized by the opposition for its lack of outrage at these movements.

Europe remains divided on the issue of distribution of refugees. After considering quotas, rejected by its partners, Berlin has had to backtrack. Monday, Merkel and Hollande have just mentioned, without giving the key, "equitable distribution" among member countries. "This is not the case at present," stressed the Chancellor. To distinguish refugees who have vocation to remain in Europe, including those from war-torn countries such as Syria, migrated for economic reasons "we can understand but can not be accepted as such", as Formula François Hollande, the two leaders again called for the opening of "reception centers and Registration" in the country of arrival.Merkel wants to open them soon "this year". "We can not accept any delay," she added.To make the effective measure, France and Germany also expect Europe to align its reception standards by establishing a list of "safe countries" to which evictions would be easier. For now, the Franco-German momentum has not shown sufficient.

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paul 56-22

they import those who would destroy the West

On 08/25/2015 at 03:30
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Blah blah blah...

Treating the consequences and not the cause. This migratory flows should be temporary and should say at risk of explosion. Today is 800000 but is the acceptable limit for a fragile Europe.
We accept for 800000 but how do we refuse to eight million or 80 million?
Americans who are concerned, should help resolve the cause. It is time the order is made in the countries concerned.

On 08/25/2015 at 2:28
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The right

But finally we are infidel dogs, why 80 Islamic countries do not divide them, at least they would be together!

On 08/25/2015 at 02:02
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koaran

Take only Christians. Experience shows that Muslims are incompatible with our company.Anything else would pose grave dangers.

On 08/25/2015 at 1:54