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At a time when some European politicians are calling for refugees to return to their countries, there is repeated talk about “human values” and the “European civilization” that is supposedly built on protecting human dignity. But the reality on the ground raises a difficult question that cannot be ignored: How can people be told not to reach Europe, while the same policies continue to fuel wars, deepen conflicts, sell weapons, and influence the fate of their countries? Between Belgium and France, in informal camps, dozens of refugees are living in harsh conditions. They wait for a chance to

Between Borders and Broken Promises: Refugees Waiting in Europe

Between Belgium and France, dozens of refugees live in informal camps, facing harsh conditions and an uncertain future.

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October 16, 20261 min readartren

At a time when some European politicians are calling for refugees to return to their countries of origin, the language of “human values” and “European civilization” continues to feature prominently in political discourse. Europe often presents the protection of human dignity as one of its defining principles. Yet, for refugees stranded along its borders, the reality can be far removed from these ideals.

At a time when some European politicians are calling for refugees to return to their countries, there is repeated talk about “human values” and the “European civilization” that is supposedly built on protecting human dignity. But the reality on the ground raises a difficult question that cannot be ignored: How can people be told not to reach Europe, while the same policies continue to fuel wars, deepen conflicts, sell weapons, and influence the fate of their countries? Between Belgium and France, in informal camps, dozens of refugees are living in harsh conditions. They wait for a chance to
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