The dramatic scenes of Syrian refugees walking in their tens of thousands across Eastern Europe three years ago are starting to seem a distant memory.
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has said that the EU can now celebrate "solid progress" having dramatically reduced irregular arrivals.
However the commission's proposed budget on 2 May Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe