The civil war in Syria, and ongoing upheavals in Iraq and Afghanistan, moved many countries in Europe to open their doors to people fleeing the crisis. But faced with a massive influx of refugees, and shaken by the Paris attacks on November 13 that killed 130 people, Europe is starting to turn the locks. The worsening refugee crisis has spiraled into a politicized security debate, as the continent questions how it can help vulnerable people while keeping its own safe.

Europe expects the arrival of more than more than 1 million refugees by the end of 2015, fleeing conflict in the world’s most dangerous trouble spots. Now voices such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was once hailed as “Mama Merkel” for her welcome arms approach, face strong opposition from politicians who want to show they are taking Europe’s security more seriously.

On Wednesday, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said European countries are now unable to accept any more new arrivals. Unless Europe tightens its borders, he added, its people could turn against the very idea of the European Union.

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