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Immigration has been a hugely contentious issue across Europe for decades, as many migrants, particularly from the Middle East and Africa, have illegally entered the continent in search of a better life. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has likely exacerbated this crisis, sending millions of Ukrainians fleeing west to Central and Western Europe via Poland. Europeans in general have rather mixed feelings towards migrants some think that immigrants have taken their jobs, while others believe that it is their duty to support migrants and other refugees. Even though some countries may not be so welcoming to refugees and illegal migrants, many immigrants still attempt to enter Europe every day.

In recent days, there has been a reported increase in the number of people arriving into Europe via the Western Balkans. The European Unions Border Agency, Frontex, reported that the number of irregular migrants detected in the region more than doubled to 12,088 in the month of May. In addition to an increase in the month-on-month figure, Frontex also discovered that the number of migrants who have entered Europe on this route has tripled in 2022 compared to 2021. The rise could be attributed to the Talibans complete control of Afghanistan compelling many Afghans to leave the country.

The new migrants have chosen the Western Balkans because they seem to be less dangerous than the alternatives. Entering Europe via the Mediterranean is treacherous, with many migrants dying when they attempt the crossing, and the refugee camps on the Greek islands are also relatively unsafe, not to mention at capacity. Many Sub-Saharan and North African refugees enter Europe through Spains enclaves in Africa, but there are many border guards patrolling there to deter illegal crossings.

In addition to migrants arriving from countries like Syria and Afghanistan, many Ukrainians have also sought refuge in Europe. The latest data shows that more than 5.5 million Ukrainians have arrived in Europe since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

Many European countries seem to be unable to handle the sheer amount of new arrivals. Therefore, the European Union and the United Nations must work together to properly solve the crisis. Distributing refugees globally would reduce the pressure on European countries.

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