The West cannot change many of the causes of flight and migration from the Middle East and Africa in the short term. But he can at least ensure that the UN has enough money to alleviate the greatest misery of the refugees on the ground.
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Aid for Syrian refugees has been cut again and again in recent years. That is not in Europe’s sense.
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Whenever the topic of flight and migration is on the agenda in Europe, there is a call to «combat the causes of flight». As correct as this requirement is, it often seems so naive and dishonest. Because everyone who has dealt with the causes of famine, underdevelopment and civil wars in countries like Iraq, Syria or Afghanistan knows that these problems cannot be solved quickly or easily. In addition, the call to combat the causes of flight often only serves to cover up a tough line against migrants and asylum seekers.
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