There is consternation everywhere in the EU over the decision to permit almost one million refugees fleeing from oppression to enter Schengen area countries this year.
Some countries have flatly refused to follow the wishes of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who states that Germany will accept up to 800 000 "qualified workers" which presumably includes accompanying family members. She wants other countries accept to a further 160 000 refugees.
However, the very latest news today is that Germany is now setting-up controls on its border with Austria and no trains to Germany are leaving Austria. It seems too many "migrants" are heading to German towns and these are not ready !
Merkel was indeed quick today to set up border controls INSIDE the EU Schengen area. Yet she has always frowned in the past when countries wanted effective Border Controls, to stop Immigrants getting into the Schengen area !
The next meeting of the European Council is scheduled for October 15 + 16, when Migration will be discussed "in all its aspects" according to the draft Agenda. This must include effective Border Controls all around the whole Schengen Area, but also a decision on whether "immigrants or refugees" will continue to be welcomed, with open arms, into the EU next year !
These issues are fundamental and could provoke some countries in the EU to reconsider seriously their future allegiance to the EU. The dream of a United Europe could then be receding !
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