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Refugee crisis on verge of breaking down EU values

Massive influx of Refugees into European countries has brought down the region to its knees, as member states fearful of European red tapes, which makes UK's case for EU reform which includes issues of migration back in focus.

Hungary, which has been seeing massive influx of Refugees, along its borders with Serbia, Croatia and Romania used tear gas and water canon to prevent refugees from entering Europe. It detained 29 refugees protesting using stones against riot police, one of whom is allegedly a registered terrorist.

European free border collapsed when countries have issued border controls to prevent greater influx of refugees. Even Germany which is expected to take up half a million refugees imposed border controls.

EU rule to register migrants in the first country they arrive has already broken down as countries like Austria, Hungary, Greece, who are at the frontline of refugee crisis doesn't have the infrastructure to do so.

Hungary's attitude towards refugees received heavy criticism around the world while leader like German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces immense pressure at home over her more generous attitude towards refugee intakes.

While giving asylum to refugees is most humanitarian need of the hour, risks are high that terrorist might get in disguising as distressed refugees.

With this current ongoing crisis, many countries and their people are now skeptical over European Union's common riles and red tapes. Latest poll shows, people willing to vote in favor of UK moving out of EU has increased.

This ongoing crisis, will have far beyond impact that just geographical or administrable, it is likely to have much deepened financial impact.

The crisis have already started taking toll on countries and administrative officials. In latest setback, German head of migration, Mr. Shmidt has resigned office after running for almost 5 years.

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