EU lashes members for dragging feet on pledges to help migrants

The EU has appealed to member states to deliver on promises to deal with the refugee emergency, warning that the Union’s credibility is at stake.

More than 600,000 people have entered Europe by land and sea this year seeking sanctuary or jobs, overwhelming border authorities and reception facilities. More than 3,000 have died.

In response, EU leaders promised to share refugees from Italy and Greece, boost spending, and send police, border guards, and experts to help register the arrivals.