Yes there is a significant difference but, given the numbers, the strain on places like Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan must be severe. The long term ramifications for the host countries will of course be different and I imagine those who make it to the EU are far less likely ever to go back. It seems many stuck in neighbouring countries which can't cope are doing just that.
http://www.theguardian.com/global-de...urn-to-warzone
Meanwhile:
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Some 40,000 migrants could arrive in Germany over the next two days, officials say - double the number who entered the country last weekend.
Most are expected to arrive in the southern city of Munich but there are concerns about whether the region can cope with another large influx.
About 4,000 troops are being deployed in Germany for logistical support.
Germany has become an attractive destination for Syrian refugees since it waved EU rules on dealing with them.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34231905
Maybe they should have thought about all that before doing so. It's not like this crisis erupted overnight is it.
Now having acted unilaterally and with entirely foreseeable consequences, the Germans are telling everyone else they need to help out. It'll be interesting to see how many of those given refuge in Germany will be allowed to stay they and who they'll select to ship off elsewhere. Any chance of cherry picking I wonder...
