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Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees

Müge Tuzcu Karakoc is certain that without an integration course, she would probably still not have properly settled in Germany by now. The Turkish journalist has been living in Germany for seven ...
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‘Short-sighted’: Cutting access to integration courses in Germany doesn't make sense

A “German Test for Immigrants” certificate, received following the successful completion of an integration course. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Sven Hoppe After Germany quietly decided to restrict ...

Germany settlement permit: What it is, benefits and how it differs from citizenship

Germany offers a permanent settlement permit, distinct from citizenship, granting indefinite residency and work rights. An ...
The Local

Germany backtracks on cuts to integration courses for foreigners

Germany is reopening some access to free integration courses after months of criticism. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Sven Hoppe The German government is reopening some access to free integration ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Germany Has Revamped Its Approach To Migrants, But Acceptance, Integration Are As Hard As Ever

NUREMBERG, Germany -- "On the first day of the Taliban takeover, they came to my house and took away my car and the weapons we had," says Seema Stanikzai, an Afghan woman in her mid-30s. To mark ...