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Great Graphic: Visualizing the Refugee/Asylum Seekers in Europe
Friday, December 18, 2015 8:35
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marctomarket.com / by Marc Chandler / December 18, 2015
The Greek crisis that dominated European discussion in the first half was barely ending when attention turned to the refugee problem. While it often seemed that all of Europe was united against Greece, the refugee problem is significantly more divisive, though the southern Europe, especially Italy and Greece are the front lines.
In the financial crisis, we emphasized the linkage between solvency and sovereignty. The less solvent a country was, the more sovereignty was surrendered. This is most evident in Greece and Cyprus, but it was evident in Portugal and Ireland as well.
Now, Greece is having trouble managing its external borders, and its sovereignty is eroded. It reluctantly accepted 400 Frontex (EU’s current border force) officials to protect it border with Macedonia.
The EC is advocating a new border agency that can deploy guards to external frontiers even over the objections of national officials. The agency, the “European Border and Coast Guard” would be considerably more powerful that Frontex. It would have permanent staff of 1000 and the ability to draw another 1500 when needed.
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Source: http://silveristhenew.com/2015/12/18/great-graphic-visualizing-the-refugeeasylum-seekers-in-europe/
