Europe faces a growing humanitarian crisis as displaced migrants establish unauthorized encampments beneath bridges and in temporary shelters, mirroring the humanitarian concerns witnessed at the notorious Calais settlement. This investigation reveals how criminal networks exploit lenient visa policies to facilitate human trafficking, creating a parallel economy that preys on vulnerable populations seeking refuge. Authorities express mounting concern about inadequate infrastructure and social services to manage the escalating migration pressures.

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