Bumbling EU needs a policy on immigration

Ana Palacio looks at possible solutions to the European Union’s so-called refugee crisis and asks what is the best way forward to ensure xenophobic attitudes do not thrive

Even by the standards of the European Union, the response to the so-called refugee crisis is a complete mess.

This seems to defy logic: While the crisis is certainly a challenge, human rights — and, indeed, refugee protection — is embedded in Europe’s DNA.