I don't understand how Europeans decided it was a good idea to accept muslim immigrants and asylum seekers, refugees etc etc
can someone explain to me the thought process of how local Europeans and their governments decided being over run by muslims was a good strategy for the future of Europe?
I truly believe Islam is not compatible with democracy and the western world, but that is another debate.
You're asking the wrong people.
History is written at least 30 years before it happens. All this was calculated to the slightest detail.
Some countries are getting forced to accept them, so they get accepted to European Union.
Some other countries need cheap labor.
Some other countries don't have/had an option.
Hungary did a great job doing its part in this media manipulation fasco.
It's all about geopolitics.
PS: Not sure if your question is serious, because I could ask the same thing about "USA", and you'd have an answer to give.