While Islam has been firmly placed on the global agenda since 9/11, and continues to occupy a prominent place in media discourse, attention has recently begun to shift towards European Muslims, or “as some would prefer to say” Muslims in Europe. Apart from the usual concerns, mostly articulated in the media, on the radicalization of Muslim youth, their failure to integrate … [Read more...] about New Book: Muslims in Poland and Eastern Europe. Widening the European Discourse on Islam
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The new German parliament is far from being representative
Apart from male dominance and the average age being 49, the new Bundestag has only few migrant delegates. Of the 622 members of parliament only 15 have a migratory background (11 in the 2005 elections). None of them are from Eastern Europe, but most of them have a Turkish or Iranian family background. … [Read more...] about The new German parliament is far from being representative
Immigration: Survey shows alarming lack of integration in Germany
A third of all children born in Germany belong to immigrant families, but many immigrants are poorly integrated into German society. A new study has shown that Turks in particular are faring poorly. The study has delivered a damning verdict on the integration of Germany's immigrants, concluding that an alarmingly high percentage of them live in a parallel world with poor … [Read more...] about Immigration: Survey shows alarming lack of integration in Germany
Spain’s dire straits for immigrants
African migrants trying to reach Europe find that entrance via Spain is the preferable route. The Spanish government says that illegal crossings by boat have decreased by 60% this year, compared to the previous year - about 31,000 illegal immigrants arrived by boat to the Canaries, which lies just 67 miles off the coast of northwest Africa. The plight taken by African migrants … [Read more...] about Spain’s dire straits for immigrants