As European countries toughen their immigration policies on refugees, Balkan countries fear they could end up serving as buffer zones.

Last month, more than 12 and a half thousand refugees crossed into Serbia in one week alone, 20 times as many as in the same period last year.

CCTV America’s Natalie Carney reports.

Immigration and Customs Expert Peter Vincent on EU leaders meeting in Brussels

CCTV America’s Elaine Reyes spoke to Immigration and Customs Expert Peter Vincent on the challenges facing migrants in Europe. He’s the Director for International Policy at BORDERPOL, the World Border Organization.