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German Debate on Integration Policy

From Class to Race

The greater the gulf between rich and poor in Germany, the sharper the tone in the country's debate on integration. So much so that the likes of politician-turned-banker Thilo Sarrazin can now drum up support through crude racism. Daniel Bax comments
Green Light for the Construction of the Cologne Mosque

The Triumph of Reason

The city council has made up its mind and given the go-ahead for the construction of Cologne's controversial mosque. In his commentary, Peter Philipp, who feels that the building of mosques in Germany should be supported, writes that ultimately, this is a victory of sense over ignorance
Germany's Turkish Community and the Istanbul Protests

Divided Community

Germany's Turkish community is keeping a close eye on events in Istanbul. Many hope the young people in Taksim Square will prevail. Others are saying nothing. By Naomi Conrad
The Turkish music collective Bandista

"Every resistance movement has its own voice"

The music collective Bandista combines ska, dub and ethno sounds with a left-wing political message. With their catchy melodies and rhythms, they have become an essential part of street protests in Turkey. By Ceyda Nurtsch
A literary anthology of the Gezi protests

Gezi lives!

In "Gezi – A Literary Anthology", a volume of essays that was recently published in German, 19 Turkish authors and a photographer reflect on the motivation and dynamics of the Gezi movement. By Astrid Kaminski
Salah Saouli: The Days of the Blue Bat

A Piece of the Collective Memory Mosaic

The work of German-Lebanese artist Salah Saouli repeatedly draws on strands of recent Lebanese history and examines how these are perceived in the individual and collective consciousness. By Charlotte Bank
Interview with Dita Vogel

Irregular Migration to Europe

The current wave of refugees crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is a reminder of the many migrants who have already made the dangerous journey. Volker Thomas spoke to Dita Vogel about her precarious situation
Interview with the Senegalese Sociologist Amsata Sene

Last Stop Senegal

Many young Senegalese want to go to Europe to escape unemployment and poverty. They risk their lives to fulfil this goal. Of those that make it, most are deported back to Senegal. Naima El Moussaoui spoke to the Senegalese sociologist Amsata Sene about the causes and the consequences of irregular migration to Europe
Helping People Opt Out of Militant Islamism

Employing Beelzebub to Drive out the Devil?

Germany plans to introduce in the medium term support programmes for Islamists who would like to turn their back on extremism, similar to the ones that already exist for right-wing extremists. But how effective could such programmes be and would Islamists be drawn to them? Albrecht Metzger reports
Interview with Benjamin Stora

The bitter legacy of past Franco-Algerian relations

Benjamin Stora is considered the foremost historian of Franco-Algerian relations. Kersten Knipp spoke to him about the enduringly thorny relations between the two countries