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European leaders want to change system for refugees trying to reach Europe. They are shocked by Lampedusa tragedy. More than 250 people from Africa drowned after their boat sank. They were just few hundred meters from beach. Almost 20,000 asylum seekers have died in Mediterranean Sea in past ten years. After every boat sinks, European politicians call for change. However, after little time, talking stops and nothing happens. No one knows if current disaster near Lampedusa will lead to action from European governments. One suggestion is more money for search and rescue operations that will cover all of Mediterranean, "from Spain to Cyprus".

answer to problem of asylum seekers is very difficult. perfect solution is for Europe to completely open its borders to anyone. However, no country in the world does this. It would be very unpopular in all European countries. Many countries in Europe already want to make their borders stronger to slow down number of people coming in. Italian interior minister Angelino Alfano said: "[Italy is] in middle of the Mediterranean and we have saved thousands and thousands of lives. We now ask for some help from Europe." He added: " Mediterranean represents Africa-Europe border, not Africa-Italy border." He called for Europe to share responsibility.

 


 
 
 

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