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Arrest warrant for migrants: Art is valued, humanity is missing!
Aida Baghernejad criticizes Germany's treatment of migrants in "Guardian", while arrest warrant talks about integration and music.
Arrest warrant for migrants: Art is valued, humanity is missing!
Germany is increasingly being criticized by the voices of artists and journalists. The German cultural journalist Aida Baghernejad in particular expresses her concerns in an article in the British “Guardian”. She emphasizes that Germany has exploited the labor of migrants without showing them any real appreciation or integration. While the art that arises from this alienation is highly valued, people themselves often remain in the background. Starzone reports that...
The debate is also shown in a different light by the experiences of Aykut Anhan, better known as Arrest Warrant. In an interview with the weekly newspaper “Die Zeit”, the artist speaks of his youth, which was shaped by a stay in youth prison, and of Turkey, which he describes as a place of retreat. Music has always helped him, and since his return to Istanbul he has wanted to encourage young people to believe in themselves and their passions. His perspectives are part of a larger discussion about the challenges and opportunities of integration.
A look at integration policy
Especially when we talk about integration, it is important to look at the development of the political framework. Until the late 1990s, Germany was not considered a country of immigration, although immigration numbers were high. For a long time, integration was left to welfare associations and municipalities. It was not until the 1970s that scientists and politicians called for an active integration policy. In 1979, the first Commissioner for Foreigners, Heinz Kühn (SPD), campaigned for recognition and easier naturalization. A milestone was the Immigration Act, which came into force on January 1, 2005 and placed integration tasks in the hands of the federal government. bpb reports that ...
However, integration itself is not only viewed from the perspective of the local society. It is an interactive process that involves all social actors. Migrants not only have to acquire knowledge of German, but also respect the basic values of German society. In return, society must offer equal opportunities and prevent discrimination. However, many immigrants face significant challenges in daily practice - from language barriers to discrimination and residential segregation. The experiences of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) show that access to education and employment are crucial to promoting integration. Newline explains that...
Current challenges and progress
Another central issue remains the public perception of migrants, especially Muslims. Prejudices and stereotypes often shape discourse and lead to a negative view of this social group. Racism and discrimination are at the top of the agenda of the integration debate. Initiatives such as the state anti-discrimination law in Berlin attempt to address structural racism and promote integrative coexistence.
The need for more efficient integration policies is reinforced by recent challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognition of diversity can also lead to the creation of solidarity and respectful coexistence. It is now time to see integration as an economic necessity that benefits not only migrants, but society as a whole.