Germany open to 500,000 refugees each year as crisis grows on continent

More than 332,000 people have reached Europe so far this year.

By Griff Witte, Michael Birnbaum and Anthony Faiola-September 8 

BUDAPEST — The collision of exasperated migrants with overwhelmed authorities created chaotic scenes Tuesday at choke points up and down the route being traveled by tens of thousands of people seeking refuge in Western Europe.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe must implement a joint system for dealing with migrants and agree to quotas. (Reuters)

Germany Open to 500,000 Refugees Each Year as Crisis Grows on Continent by Thavam Ratna