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The problem of refugees is
a result of civil wars in var-
ious countries. The thing
to do is to eliminate the en-
vironment of hatred, which
triggers war, and to de-
velop an understanding
where affection is preva-
lent among people.

The Euronews website, on the other hand, presents an even clearer
view on the approach of Europe regarding the asylum seeks with the
heading "The EU failed the class in aiding immigrants." 42

The main reason why policies about aiding and protecting
asylum seekers receive harsh opposition in the European countries is

the self-serving philosophy that prevails throughout the union.
The most current reflection of this philosophy can be observed in
the fierce reaction shown towards the suggestion of distributing the
asylum seekers between the EU countries according to a pre-defined

quota. Stating that it is absolutely not acceptable to say "we should not
let asylum seekers be drown at the sea but that they should not be brought to
our countries as either," Vice President of EU Commission Frans Tim-
mermans criticized this situation. 43

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