there is an open discussion whether rescue operations are a pull factor or not, it's not a certain fact. See the opposing opinion, for example http://searchand

there is an open discussion whether rescue operations are a pull factor or not, it's not a certain fact. See the opposing opinion, for example http://searchandrescue.msf.org/assets/uploads/files/170831_Analysis_SAR_Issue_Brief_Final.pdf http://searchandrescue.msf.org/assets/uploads/files/170831_A... https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/refugee-crisis-europe-rescue-boats-ngos-pull-factor-collusion-smugglers-report-debunked-goldmiths-a7782781.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/refugee-cris... What the EU could do to stop slave camps and deaths is to allow refugees (which most EU countries technically accept, but take a long time to vet) to come in through normal channels by applying in their place of origin or as close to it as possible. Sadly, that would remove an important rethorical issue from politicians, and noone wants _that_.