Hungary's parliament has approved giving the army and police sweeping new powers to prevent illegal migrants crossing the border, including giving troops the right to use weapons.
The legislation allows the army to take part in border controls, to restrict personal liberties and to use weapons as long as no loss of life ensues.
It follows new laws earlier this month making illegal border-crossing a crime punishable by jail.
European leaders will seek to find a credible response to the continent's worst migration crisis since World War II at an emergency summit this week.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on her peers yesterday to accept joint responsibility.
"Germany is willing to help. But it is not just a German challenge, but one for all of Europe," Ms Merkel told a gathering of trade unionists.
"Europe must act together and take on responsibility. Germany can't shoulder this task alone."
Striking a more sceptical tone on migration than in previous weeks, Ms Merkel also warned that Germany could not shelter those who were moving for economic reasons rather than to flee war or persecution......http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0921/729210-migration/
21/9/15
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The legislation allows the army to take part in border controls, to restrict personal liberties and to use weapons as long as no loss of life ensues.
It follows new laws earlier this month making illegal border-crossing a crime punishable by jail.
European leaders will seek to find a credible response to the continent's worst migration crisis since World War II at an emergency summit this week.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on her peers yesterday to accept joint responsibility.
"Germany is willing to help. But it is not just a German challenge, but one for all of Europe," Ms Merkel told a gathering of trade unionists.
"Europe must act together and take on responsibility. Germany can't shoulder this task alone."
Striking a more sceptical tone on migration than in previous weeks, Ms Merkel also warned that Germany could not shelter those who were moving for economic reasons rather than to flee war or persecution......http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0921/729210-migration/
21/9/15
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