Katja Hoyer

In this lively discussion, historian Katja Hoyer dives into the impact of Angela Merkel's 2015 refugee policy, which welcomed over a million asylum seekers. She examines the cultural clashes and economic shifts that have reshaped German society, including schools with high migrant populations and the rise of the AfD party. Hoyer also discusses the challenges of integration and the ongoing political discourse surrounding immigration. With insights into both the hopes and backlash over the past decade, the conversation sheds light on Germany’s evolving identity.