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Refugee crisis in Europe

Refugee crisis in Europe, particularly from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq

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Feb 2, 2026

Would it have been cheaper to get rid of syrias assad than have all these lmmigrants and destruction

Top‑line evidence from the reporting shows that the n crisis generated massive direct and indirect costs — millions displaced, billions in host‑country burdens, and an economy devastated by years of w...

Feb 2, 2026

What were the largest single‑year migration spikes in Europe since 2000 and how are they reflected in stock and flow data?

largest single‑year migration spikes since 2000 fall into three clusters: the irregular‑arrival peak tied to the crises, the post‑ enlargement surge of intra‑ mobility (and associated east‑to‑west flo...