‘Total chaos,’ ‘Germany’s problem:’ Europe fumbles massive refugee crisis

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Thousands of Syrian refugees were blocked this week from boarding trains in Hungary bound for Europe, creating a new flashpoint in what some say is the greatest refugee crisis that Europe has faced since World War II.

And while countless photos of Syrians looking for safety in Europe put the spotlight on Hungary, it also called attention to the deep divide among Europe’s major countries on how to handle the massive issue.

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