The City of Brussels is still recovering from the shock of mass murder by terrorists of the homegrown type. The bombing in the subway amidst riders and the bombing in the airport security check point has left the locals stunned in disbelief. To further complicate the situation, it was reported today that Belgian/Brussels police administration released one of the arrested suspects by accident. They have called for assistance from locals to help find the missing 'released' suspect. As we say in this country: "Are you kidding me?".
It is common knowledge in Europe that Belgium is a challenging place. The sharp political divides have led the country down a path of divisive administration which has led to political stagnation which has led to paralysis of state security practice and policy. The exposure of the extensive muslim suburbs and inner city neighborhoods that are almost 100% muslim has focused the world's attention on the migrant problem not only in Belgium but throughout Western Europe. Whereas governments have preached open arms and welcoming social programs, the evidence speaks otherwise. Unemployment figures tell the story: in the critical age groups 21-24 years of age, and 24-35 years of age, the rates can be as high as 40% or more. Several generations now exist that have not been absorbed into the main European fabric. This can be seen elsewhere, as in France, where North Africans have been on the continent since the post WWII fifties, and still are not fully integrated nor accepted, despite their French language skills and their citizenship status as full members.
Now the EU has given Turkey visa-free travel privileges and 6.8 billion euros to help with the modern refugee crisis involving Syrian, Iraqi, and Afghani refugees seeking safety from war zones at home. Can this be happening in the 21st century? It is, and it will until the EU gets serious about it, and acts accordingly.
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