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The German Chancellor claims the closure of the route, which passes through European Union member states such as Slovenia and Hungary, has not solved the migrant crisis which has crippled Europe.

Merkel, who has previously stated she regrets her open-door migration policy, said: “If you ask me if the closure of the Balkan route has solved the problem, I will say ‘No’.”