Cameron under pressure as Britain could be forced to take more migrants

The vast majority of migrants have been arriving in southern Europe then trekking north, often targeting Britain, France and Germany – the countries deemed wealthier and with more lucrative benefits systems.

The plan is likely to be put forward in March.

The move comes at a tough time for David Cameron as he tries to renegotiate a new deal for Britain in the EU and soon after global economic watchdog the IMF warned that Europe was struggling to cope with the huge influx of people.

Since the New Year 1,600 migrants have arrived in Europe every day, as the number of ‘forcibly displaced’ people reaches 60m for the first time ever.

The news comes as British PM David Cameron tries to renegotiate Britain’s EU deal

The tide of refugees is presenting major challenges to the absorptive capacity of EU labour markets

The International Organisation of Migration

But the British Prime Minister wants a new membership package in time for the EU summit in Brussels on February 18  in order to hold a referendum at home in the summer.

He is preparing to depart for a three-day diplomatic offensive, meeting a series of EU counterparts at the World Economic Forum in Davos before visiting Prague for more talks.

During his visit he is also expected to lay the groundwork for a conference on Syria being staged in London next month.

Germany alone took 1.1million migrants in 2015 as the EU is flooded with refugees

Mr Cameron is expected to raise the issue during meetings with European leaders, and wants new rules in force by this summer.

And he will call for Syrians to be able to run businesses in refugee camps and trade with host communities.

Mr Cameron said: „Next month, we will bring together world leaders in London to talk about how we can help Syrian refugees, five years after they first started fleeing brutality and conflict in Syria.

„In the time since, the international community has worked hard to provide vital humanitarian assistance but as each day passes the demand for more life-saving aid grows and their hopes for the future wane.

David Cameron and Queen Rania of Jordan will host a joint event on Friday

„These steps will provide real benefits to refugees in the region now, as well as enabling them to play a leading role in Syria’s reconstruction in the future.

„This is not just in the interests of Syria and her neighbours. It is in the interests of Europe too. The more we do to enable people to stay in the region, the less likely we are to see them coming to Europe.”

Other measures the PM is calling for include allowing Syrians to run businesses in refugee camps and trade with host communities, and investment in Jordan at preferential rates by institutions such as the World Bank

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