The world is on the move in numbers never seen before. Millions have left their homes to look for a better future, with many putting their faith in Europe. During these times of displacement, European countries have struggled to deal with the situation.

When you compare Germany's open-border migration policy with the attitude of some Central European states such as Poland and Hungary, which have been refusing to accept migrants, it is clear the approach to the problem varies dramatically.

CGTN Europe traveled to Geneva to meet Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, to ask why there has been such a failure to solve the problem, share policies and help those seeking refuge? He said the main failure to address the situation is the inability to work together. 

When asked whether his preference of separating humanitarianism from politics is possible, Grandi told CGTN Europe: "The type of humanitarian crises my organization deals with are by definition the result of political crisis, be it conflict, bad governments, violence, civil war ... to receive adequate support is a very dire, real need and that's what needs to be fulfilled."

He added: "Nobody should be deprived of humanitarian assistance because of political reasons."

Watch the full interview on The Agenda with Stephen Cole this Saturday at 16.30 GMT.