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Daily mail article, integration has failed in Germany. Aibu to agree with article?

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Mimififi · 31/07/2024 12:00

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13687565/Children-radicalised-mosques-11-knives-crime-verdict-German-child-refugee-charity-integration-failed-asylum-seekers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=

Aibu to agree to an extent?

German refugee charity warns 'integration has FAILED'

In a bombshell interview, staff at a leading youth organisation in Germany have said the continuing influx of refugees means the system is at breaking point. They called for a 'freeze' in admissions.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13687565/Children-radicalised-mosques-11-knives-crime-verdict-German-child-refugee-charity-integration-failed-asylum-seekers.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss

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FumingTRex · 31/07/2024 12:12

I dont know much about germany but i think its in pretty poor taste to post this now when racists are trying to exploit the terrible events in southport.

No33 · 31/07/2024 12:13

FumingTRex · 31/07/2024 12:12

I dont know much about germany but i think its in pretty poor taste to post this now when racists are trying to exploit the terrible events in southport.

I agree @FumingTRex

Smells of yet more dog whistles

Reugny · 31/07/2024 12:14

It's from The Daily Mail like Suella Braverman they have an "interesting" - and I am being polite - history on race relations...

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 12:14

I don't particularly think it's in poor taste, there has been many similar articles regarding German integration over the years from many different news outlets including many German new sources.

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BobbyBiscuits · 31/07/2024 12:15

I don't know, I've never been to Germany. Have you OP?

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 12:20

BobbyBiscuits · 31/07/2024 12:15

I don't know, I've never been to Germany. Have you OP?

Yes I have, many times! My cousin is married to a German man & they have kids in school there. Education is on the decline like it is here due to similar problems regarding teacher shortages, absenteeism etc. There is a lot wrong within the country.

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Thepurplecar · 31/07/2024 12:21

Ok. So if it has failed, why? And what are the proposed solutions? From what I can see from the headline, the Daily Mail has failed to tell the actual story - so yeah, it's a dog whistle pretending to be news.

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MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 31/07/2024 12:25

YABU to post stuff from the DM. I am not prepared to click on a link to that sort of racist bile, so can't comment on the article itself but I don't really need to - I can guess your motivation for sharing it.

ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:26

Are we playing bingo yet?

No one has turned up to rubbish this by saying it’s in the ‘daily fail’. Because it’s such an original thing to say.

And go ‘oi racist’ to shut down the debate.

ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:26

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 31/07/2024 12:25

YABU to post stuff from the DM. I am not prepared to click on a link to that sort of racist bile, so can't comment on the article itself but I don't really need to - I can guess your motivation for sharing it.

Here we go. Like clockwork.

SeeSeeRider · 31/07/2024 12:27

I blame it on all that Currywurst and the Ossis myself. I agree about the Hundepfeifen-Politik assessment too.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 31/07/2024 12:30

ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:26

Here we go. Like clockwork.

I can't be arsed to engage with the racists and dog whistlers any more. There just isn't any point.

Reugny · 31/07/2024 12:31

ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:26

Are we playing bingo yet?

No one has turned up to rubbish this by saying it’s in the ‘daily fail’. Because it’s such an original thing to say.

And go ‘oi racist’ to shut down the debate.

I already have but I've been polite about it.

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 31/07/2024 12:31

Well whereabouts in Germany are your family @Mimififi . There are 16 Bundesländer. It is not universal.
If they are in Sachsen Anhalt it will be different from Bayern.
This kind of simplistic reporting is what drives the AfD.

TakeMe2Insanity · 31/07/2024 12:32

Well then your cousin is part of Germany’s problems!

What crap timing for this sudden concern both by the DM and you OP.

Immigration brings so much to a country. With the exception of maybe the Andaman Islands virtually all countries have ALWAYS had people moving to them. Immigration is part of all countries. Immigration is part of life. Countries don’t fail because of immigration, they fail because of poor decision makers in power.

Stop blaming people who aren’t white. Stop blaming muslims. Instead of just reading the DM read more widely, educate yourself (not EDL daily snippets) but actual books. Raise yourself.

summerdazey · 31/07/2024 12:32

It's not really my place to offer opinion on German society as I know nothing about it. But if you do then sure agree or disagree with the article. Up to you

BobbyBiscuits · 31/07/2024 12:33

@Mimififi fair enough. I can imagine there's a myriad of complex reasons for this. The article doesn't seem to be offering much in the way of a solution. As I say, I don't know Germany at all. Probably won't ever go there. Not that I've anything against it!

ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:33

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 31/07/2024 12:30

I can't be arsed to engage with the racists and dog whistlers any more. There just isn't any point.

Are you the type who clicks on absolutely every thread to comment ‘why is there another thread about this’?

Or the new gem ‘I can’t be arsed to engage with the racists and dog whistlers’ despite apparently doing that exact thing by your logic.

Only if there was a way to prevent yourself from being subjected to this trauma.

Honestly, MN is a like a comedy sketch sometimes.

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 12:34

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 31/07/2024 12:31

Well whereabouts in Germany are your family @Mimififi . There are 16 Bundesländer. It is not universal.
If they are in Sachsen Anhalt it will be different from Bayern.
This kind of simplistic reporting is what drives the AfD.

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On the outskirts of Munich. It's a beautiful area especially around Christmas time with the markets.

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ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:34

Reugny · 31/07/2024 12:31

I already have but I've been polite about it.

Well done. What an achievement. Your medal is on its way in the posts

Mimififi · 31/07/2024 12:36

TakeMe2Insanity · 31/07/2024 12:32

Well then your cousin is part of Germany’s problems!

What crap timing for this sudden concern both by the DM and you OP.

Immigration brings so much to a country. With the exception of maybe the Andaman Islands virtually all countries have ALWAYS had people moving to them. Immigration is part of all countries. Immigration is part of life. Countries don’t fail because of immigration, they fail because of poor decision makers in power.

Stop blaming people who aren’t white. Stop blaming muslims. Instead of just reading the DM read more widely, educate yourself (not EDL daily snippets) but actual books. Raise yourself.

Immigration works if it works both ways! If I moved to many countries my religion would not be accepted, I could be persecuted & I definitely would not be able to practice my Christianity or access a church.

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ll09sm · 31/07/2024 12:37

Time matters. You can bring about any change you want, no matter how drastic, as long as it’s done over a long period of time. Mass migration amounting to millions of incomers from a vastly different culture and with a different mindset over the course of 2-3 years is insane. It is bound to cause issues.

No amount of calling people racist and presenting simplistic world views is going to change that.

titchy · 31/07/2024 12:38

Let me guess, your cousin has fully integrated into Germany yes? But those with darker complexions somehow haven't?

HRTQueen · 31/07/2024 12:38

The DM have purposely published this yesterday knowing it will rile up many of their readers

Of course there are concerns about how to manage integration, always has been its not always smooth but the overwhelming positive stories do not make interesting reading to many

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