In the past decade, Europe's response to migration has drastically changed from initial welcomes to stringent measures aimed at stopping migrants. Politicians emphasize reducing arrivals, increasing border controls, and externalizing migration management to non-EU countries. Funding for border enforcement has surged dramatically, reflecting a militarization of borders. Public sentiment has become desensitized to the human suffering resulting from such policies, leading to a shocking normalization of the crisis that includes ongoing deaths in the Mediterranean and the criminalization of humanitarian efforts.
The burning of an effigy of refugees on a boat during a crowd's cheers in Moygashel exemplifies the current harsh sentiments towards migration in Europe.
A decade since the 2015 border crisis, the initial welcome for migrants has morphed into a fixation on preventing arrivals and strengthening border controls.
European migration policies have led to increased militarization of borders, externalization of border management, and a significant rise in funding for agencies like Frontex.
The normalization of suffering among migrants, including deaths at sea and abusive conditions in detention centers, has resulted in desensitization among the public.
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