The Intelligence from The Economist Integration, differentiation: migrants in Germany
Sep 1, 2020
Tom Nuttall, The Economist's Berlin bureau chief, and Sarah Maslin, the Brazil correspondent, dive into Germany's migrant integration post-2015. They discuss the surprising successes in education and employment but highlight unique challenges for women from traditional backgrounds. The conversation shifts to the psychological scars of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring collective trauma and community resilience. They also touch on the fleeting joys of Palestinian families accessing beaches amidst strict travel restrictions.
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Ahmad's Story
- Ahmad Denmo traveled to Berlin in 2015 after fleeing Syria.
- He received support, studied at Bard College, and started an NGO to help other refugees.
Integration Success
- Germany's migrant integration efforts have been more successful than predicted.
- By 2018, nearly half of migrants who arrived between 2013 and 2016 were employed, in education, or training.
Challenges and Distribution
- Integrating migrant women, especially from backgrounds with limited female labor participation, is challenging.
- Germany distributes asylum seekers across the country, avoiding migrant concentrations in big cities.