EU AT BREAKING POINT: ‘Almost full’ Europe close to saying NO to more migrants, says Tusk
EUROPE is “close to the limit” on accepting a new wave of refugees, according to EU bigwig Donald Tusk.
By VICKIIE OLIPHANT
Express.co.uk
Sun, Sep 4, 2016
More and more migrants have fled to Europe to escape political instability and war in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Libya.
More than a quarter of a million have risked their lives to reach European borders this year alone.
But now the EU is almost full up according to Mr Tusk, who has urged the international community outside of Europe to do more to help resettle those seeking refuge.
Speaking ahead of his visit to the G20 in China, the European Council President said: “The practical capabilities of Europe to host new waves of refugees, not to mention irregular economic migrants, are close to the limits.”
Leaders are meeting in the Chinese city an hour from Shanghai to discuss a number of global issues including trade and terror.
Mr Tusk has now pleaded with his fellow G20 leaders to do more to support the world refugee crisis.
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