I think the refugees are motivated much more by the financial incentives those governments provide. They usually pass through multiple safe countries to get to places like Germany. A modernized Plantation of Ulster has been the policy of every Western government since the 60s.
War and, I guess, the weather, are convenient narratives for these highly unpopular policies.
fourthwaveska|4 years ago
Would you like to? I ask in all seriousness. The UN has several programs which are basically refugee tourism.
Like missionary work but without forcing them to get baptized for their supper.
I did it in Turkey 6 years ago. Imagine 5 miles of tents in any direction. Most people who were there then are still there now.