Economist Podcasts Integration, differentiation: migrants in Germany
Sep 1, 2020
Tom Nuttall, The Economist's Berlin bureau chief, shares insights on Germany's migrant integration experience shaped by a 2015 policy shift. He discusses the challenges faced by migrants amidst bureaucracy and contrasting regional responses. Sarah Maslin, The Economist's Brazil correspondent, explores the collective trauma inflicted by COVID-19, emphasizing its impact on vulnerable communities and the urgent need for support. They highlight resilience in unexpected places, including Palestinians finding brief moments of escape at the beach amid ongoing struggles.
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Distribution of Migrants
- Migrants have been distributed throughout Germany to avoid concentration in big cities.
- While this prevents overwhelming services and potential resentment, it also restricts some migrants' freedom of movement.
Decentralized Integration
- Germany's decentralized decision-making model allows local authorities to handle integration.
- However, inconsistencies between regions exist, and there's limited sharing of best practices.
Failed Asylum Seekers
- Germany struggles with deporting failed asylum seekers, leading to a large number of people with 'tolerated' status.
- These individuals live in uncertainty, unable to make long-term plans, some working in the shadow economy.