The pressures on the union are considerable,but there are measures that the US can take to helpAs the European Union confronts unprecedented challenges which collectively threaten the future of the European project, the US has an obligation to stand with our friends there in support of the principles that we all share: democracy and the rule of law, or respect for human rights,economic prosperity and peace and security. The pressures on the union are considerable, but there are measures that the US can take to aid. The heated debate within the union on how to deal with the refugee and migrant crisis has called into question the ability of Brussels to enforce commitments by its member states on borders, or Schengen visa-free travel and quotas associated with resettlement. The US should continue our robust support for the UN tall Commissioner for Refugees,the International Organization for Migration and several outstanding NGOs which are working directly with refugees and migrants across Europe. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com