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Thilo Sarrazin curses Muslims who he claims do not want to integrate into German society and, by so doing, fuels fears and xenophobia. Many argue that he is racist, while as many others claim he has sparked a necessary debate about integration in the country.

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Russian and German Populists Meet - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Right-Wing Provocation Russian and German Populists Meet

Over the weekend, a meeting of right-wing populists brought anti-immigrant activists and homophobes together in a jamboree of "family values." Some 500 protesters voiced their opposition to a speech by one of the women behind Russia's recent anti-gay law. Von Annette Langer

German-Turkish Voters Turn Away from SPD - ? Johannes Eisele / Reuters/ Reuters

German-Turkish Voters Turn Away from SPD

Von Jane Paulick

German Rapper Accused of Organized Crime Ties - Andreas Rentz/ Getty Images

Falling Star German Rapper Accused of Organized Crime Ties

Many have viewed the German rapper Bushido as an example of successful integration. Recent revelations about ties to an organized crime group in Berlin, however, have muddied the picture and reinforced widespread stereotypes. Von Georg Diez, Wiebke Hollersen und Tobias Rapp

UN Body Reprimands Germany over Sarrazin Comments - Andreas Gebert/ dpa

Battling Racism UN Body Reprimands Germany over Sarrazin Comments

When former Berlin politician Thilo Sarrazin made critical remarks about Muslim immigrants four years ago, many found them offensive, though prosecutors rejected complaints, citing free speech laws. A UN committee disagrees, however, and has accused Germany of violating an anti-racism convention.

Islam Leader Calls for Muslim Holidays in Germany - A3464 Rainer Jensen/ dpa

Ramadan Relief Islam Leader Calls for Muslim Holidays in Germany

Germany is home to some 4 million Muslims. With the long Easter weekend around the corner, a leading member of the country's Muslim community has called for legal recognition of two Muslim holidays, drawing criticism from among Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling conservatives.

Immigrant Children's Complicated Search for Identity - SPIEGEL ONLINE

The New Germans Immigrant Children's Complicated Search for Identity

One thing unites Khuê Pham, Özlem Topçu and Alice Bota: They are German citizens and the children of migrants in a country that has long struggled to define its relationship with foreigners. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, they describe the alienation of being first-generation Germans, but also their new role as their home becomes more cosmopolitan. Von Daryl Lindsey

Young Turks Increasingly Favor Integration and Religion - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Immigration in Germany Young Turks Increasingly Favor Integration and Religion

Hardly a year goes by in Germany without a shrill debate on immigration and Islam. Despite the public hand-wringing, however, those in the country with a Turkish background are increasingly eager to integrate, according to a new survey. But younger Turks are also becoming more religious.

German Author Says Berlin Is Hostage to Holocaust in Euro Crisis - dapd

Sarrazin Strikes Again German Author Says Berlin Is Hostage to Holocaust in Euro Crisis

Germany is Europe's paymaster because it committed the Holocaust, claims a new book by Thilo Sarrazin, a firebrand author and former board member of the German central bank. The claim by the controversial writer achieved the desired effect of stoking publicity for Tuesday's launch of 'Europe Doesn't Need the Euro.'

'Unsurprising that Some Muslims Don't Identify with Germany' - Friso Gentsch/ dpa

The World from Berlin 'Unsurprising that Some Muslims Don't Identify with Germany'

An enormous study released on Thursday on Muslims in Germany has once again triggered a widespread debate on integration. This time, however, Muslims themselves aren't the focus of debate but, rather, the Interior Ministry's handling of the report. German commentators say the minister is on his way to losing the trust of the country's Muslim population.

Study Hints that Mutual Suspicion Is Slowing Integration - dapd

Muslims in Germany Study Hints that Mutual Suspicion Is Slowing Integration

A new integration study released on Thursday has triggered yet another debate about the role of Islam in Germany. The report found that a surprising number of non-German Muslims are skeptical about integrating into society. But the country's own doubts about immigration may have muddied the data. Von Charles Hawley

Germany's Unhealthy Obsession with Islam - Arne Dedert/ dpa

Muslims as a Mirror Germany's Unhealthy Obsession with Islam

Muslims in Germany have been accused of many things, from threatening the feminist cause to trying to destroy German society through "demographic jihad." It isn't the Muslims that are the problem, however, but rather our obsession with Islam. Von Rolf Schieder

'German Identity Is Shaped by Christianity' - Bodo Marks/ dpa

German Interior Minister 'German Identity Is Shaped by Christianity'

In a SPIEGEL interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich discusses the motives of Norwegian killer Anders Breivik, calls for an end to anonymity on the Internet and explains why Islam is not part of German identity.

Divisive Author Chased Out of Immigrant District - Matthias Bein/ dpa

No Kebab for Sarrazin Divisive Author Chased Out of Immigrant District

Angry Muslims reportedly drove controversial author Thilo Sarrazin from a Turkish restaurant in Berlin. Though his bestselling book claims Muslims are dumbing down German society, their accusations of racism have left the former central bank board member shocked and indignant.

Could Sarrazin Be Right about Integration in Germany? - DPA

Opinion Could Sarrazin Be Right about Integration in Germany?

Controversial German Social Democrat Thilo Sarrazin has been spared expulsion by his center-left party despite his claims that immigrants are making the country dumber. Now it's time to take a sober look at the real points he was trying to make.

Firebrand Politician Can Remain a Social Democrat - dapd

Victory for Sarrazin Firebrand Politician Can Remain a Social Democrat

Thilo Sarrazin, the German Social Democrat who attracted attention last year with his controversial book claiming that immigrants to Germany were dumbing down the country, will not be booted out of the party. He apologized on Thursday and the case against him was quickly abandoned.

Social Democrats Go After Islam-Critic Sarrazin - ddp

Demagogue Faces Ouster from Party Social Democrats Go After Islam-Critic Sarrazin

Muslims, Sarrazin wrote, are dumbing Germany down. That sentiment and many others like it made the former German central banker a bestselling author last year. Now, the Social Democrats are trying to throw him out of the party -- but many fear the case could do damage to the already beleaguered SPD. Von Veit Medick

Embattled Seehofer Calls for Immigrants to Learn German - dpa

Guttenberg Blues Embattled Seehofer Calls for Immigrants to Learn German

On Wednesday, Horst Seehofer, the head of Bavaria's conservative Christian Social Union, called for an amendment to the state's constitution that would force immigrants to learn German to a certain level. Seehofer's critics believe he is merely fanning the immigration debate to divert attention away from the recent scandal surrounding his party's once-rising star.

New German Interior Minister Reopens Integration Debate - dapd

'A Slap in the Face for Muslims' New German Interior Minister Reopens Integration Debate

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich had hardly joined the government before touching off another round in the Muslim integration debate. The resulting controversy, combined with the Guttenberg plagiarism scandal, could hardly come at a less convenient time for Chancellor Angela Merkel.

'A Lesson from the Right-Wing Populists' Book' - Jens Kalaene/ picture alliance / dpa

The World from Berlin 'A Lesson from the Right-Wing Populists' Book'

Germany's new interior minister touched off controversy within hours of taking office when he said that Islam did not historically "belong" to Germany, causing Muslim groups to react furiously. On Monday, editorialists wonder whether the comments were inspired by upcoming elections.

'Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Wants to Be the Father' - dapd

The World from Berlin 'Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Wants to Be the Father'

Comments made by Turkey's prime minister to the country's diaspora living in Germany have angered some conservatives. Recep Tayyip Erdogan says immigrant children should learn Turkish first and then German. Newspaper commentators remain deeply divided over the prime minister's visit.

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