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How Can the EU Deal With the Refugee Crisis?

European governments are reacting differently to the refugee crisis. An agreement among European member states is a necessary step in facing the emergency.

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By Marc Pierini
Published on Sep 15, 2015

Source: TRT World

Europe is struggling to cope with the influx of refugees from war-torn countries like Syria. Can a political agreement be reached among European member states to manage the refugee crisis?

On TRT World, Marc Pierini assesses the situation in Europe and discusses what diplomatic efforts can end the conflict in Syria.

This broadcast was originally aired on TRT World.

About the Author

Marc Pierini

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Marc Pierini is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, where his research focuses on developments in the Middle East and Turkey from a European perspective.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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