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Swedish politician says country 'facing collapse' due to mass influx of refugees
The northern European country expects to accommodate around 190,000 by the turn of the year, but this is putting a strain on the country both economically and socially. Wallstrom says that Stockholm needs more help and intends to put pressure on European Union member states to take a greater share of the burden the continent is facing from the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Africa. "I think most people feel that we cannot maintain a system where perhaps 190,000 people will arrive every year -- in the long run, our system will collapse. And that welcome is not going to receive popular support," said Wallstrom, who is also a member of the Social Democrat party. However, not everyone in Europe is wanting to follow Sweden's lead, while along with Germany, the Scandinavian nation is one of the most popular destinations for refugees, due to its generous benefits system. "I have to admit that there have been moments recently of very great disappointment. I have heard statements from member states that have been completely astonishing and very discouraging," the foreign minister added in an interview with Dagens Nyheter, which was cited by The Local. Posted by: Besoeker 2015-10-31 |
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