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EU foreign affairs head: Refugee crisis in Europe is 'here to stay'

EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini has warned that the refugee crisis in Europe is "here to stay."

"It is here to stay; the sooner we accept it, the sooner we will be able to respond effectively (and) united as Europeans," Mogherini said after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers.

"It affects all of us. A few months ago, it was Italy, Greece and Malta. Now it is Hungary and it could (be the) turn of other member states in the future," she added.