Chancellor Merkel: Germany cannot "shoulder" the migration problem alone

Mrs. Merkel declared on September 20 that Europe needs to share responsibility for the migrant issue and Germany will not accept immigrants who come to the country for economic reasons.

Ms. Merkel emphasized: “Germany is always ready to help, but this is not a problem for Germany alone, but for all of Europe. Europe needs to act together and take responsibility. Germany cannot “shoulder” this responsibility alone.”

Migrants stuck at the Hungary-Serbia border. AP photo.

The German Chancellor also warned that immigrants who come for economic purposes instead of fleeing war will not be accepted by this country.

“Germany is a powerful country, but it would be unrealistic to think that Germany alone can solve all social problems globally,” said Ms. Merkel.

“We are ready to provide shelter to those who really need it, but I have to say that those who come here for economic purposes will not be able to stay here,” Ms. Merkel warned.

Merkel's tough words came as Hungary and Croatia are locked in a bitter dispute over the thousands of migrants pouring into the two countries, causing deep divisions over how European countries should handle the issue.

It is expected that at the meeting on September 22, the Interior Ministers of European countries will discuss and reach an agreement on distributing 120,000 refugees to all European countries within the next 2 years.

According to VOV