"The situation facing thousands of migrants and refugees is grave. We knew that this cold snap was coming and action should already have been taken to help those most in need. All member states must show much greater solidarity to ensure that no more lives are lost. Relocation of refugees is still taking far too long, as is the sending of much needed experts to the countries that need the most support. This is just another example that shows we need a fully functioning common European asylum system, including an overhaul of the Dublin agreement and real sharing of responsibility between all member states.

"We need to show our citizens that we are not turning our back on this dramatic situation."

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