The migrant crisis and the very different approaches adopted by the 28 EU states

Amid a lack of a unified EU response, states have taken approaches, based on geography, ideology and finances, as outlined by Caroline O’Doherty.

The 28 members of the European Union have experienced the migration crisis in very different ways, with the fluke of geography, the ideology of politicians and the practicalities of finances all playing their part.

Those differences and the divisions that stem from them make agreeing a unified response a massive challenge. What follows is a synopsis of the situation in each of the 28.