Sadly. Grüne (Greens) and Linke (Lefts) for example just a few weeks ago blocked a legislation, which was a vital part of "Asylpaket II", in the Federal Council that would have declared many African countries as safe countries, not eligible for refugee status. That did never happen, like many other things...
On the immigration issue, my step mom does voluntary work at a refugee temporary shelter.
What she tells me is that these poor fuckers are stuck in limbo for months at a time as second class citizens, not allowed to do anything productive, bored out of their minds, wasting time and not being properly coached and taught because our bureaucracy is so terribly inefficient that the handful of social workers and other related personnel are overworked, underfunded, mired in stupid office politics and buried under a whole mountain of legislation and red tape.
Many of her women don't know what they're supposed to do, and most found out that nobody cared (or rather appreciated the reduced amount of paperwork) if they just sat in their rooms and twiddled their thumbs - and a chilling percentage is actually perfectly fine with not even learning the most basic of German because the woman stays at home and tends to the kids, in so many words. Wonder how those will turn out if one of their parents doesn't speak the local language and stays home all day and the other is always busy being exploited at two low wage jobs to make up for it. That'll go well, I'm sure.
Integration efforts, no, heck, even a warm human touch at her place would be practically nonexistent if it were not for the volunteers - but they can only do so much.
Sure, it's entirely anecdotal, and it's just one of many institutions, but if even a fraction of it is not an exaggeration by a genuinely angry Bavarian granny that has been spending much of her free time talking and knitting with refugees and ranting at officials, then we have to be grateful that we don't have weekly news about terrorists, suicides and crime sprees. Shit's a breeding ground for that kinda stuff.
Being wrong over and over must be exhausting for those folks, and none of them want to admit that maybe there are problems with the current refugee situation in the EU.Quiet in here... I guess the fatigue on these things wears thin. There's only so many times you can comment on senseless acts of violence. Still, there was a user who was lampooned earlier today with the Machette incident (sad that it's in a singular day) about the refugee issue and those voices seem a lot quieter with each passing news of yet another refugee trying to commit acts of murder.
Quiet in here... I guess the fatigue on these things wears thin. There's only so many times you can comment on senseless acts of violence. Still, there was a user who was lampooned earlier today with the Machette incident (sad that it's in a singular day) about the refugee issue and those voices seem a lot quieter with each passing news of yet another refugee trying to commit acts of murder.
Being wrong over and over must be exhausting for those folks, and none of them want to admit that maybe there are problems with the current refugee situation in the EU.
Because they are not immigrants. They are refugees. Not saying that the situation couldn't be better, but it's important to make the distinction. The majority of those people won't be staying in Germany.On the immigration issue, my step mom does voluntary work at a refugee temporary shelter.
What she tells me is that these poor fuckers are stuck in limbo for months at a time as second class citizens, not allowed to do anything productive, bored out of their minds, wasting time and not being properly coached and taught because our bureaucracy is so terribly inefficient that the handful of social workers and other related personnel are overworked, underfunded, mired in stupid office politics and buried under a whole mountain of legislation and red tape.
Many of her women don't know what they're supposed to do, and most found out that nobody cared (or rather appreciated the reduced amount of paperwork) if they just sat in their rooms and twiddled their thumbs - and a chilling percentage is actually perfectly fine with not even learning the most basic of German because the woman stays at home and tends to the kids, in so many words. Wonder how those will turn out if one of their parents doesn't speak the local language and stays home all day and the other is always busy being exploited at two low wage jobs to make up for it. That'll go well, I'm sure.
Integration efforts, no, heck, even a warm human touch at her place would be practically nonexistent if it were not for the volunteers - but they can only do so much.
Sure, it's entirely anecdotal, and it's just one of many institutions, but if even a fraction of it is not an exaggeration by a genuinely angry Bavarian granny that has been spending much of her free time talking and knitting with refugees and ranting at officials, then we have to be grateful that we don't have weekly news about terrorists, suicides and crime sprees. Shit's a breeding ground for that kinda stuff.
Dumb question, but why doesn't Europe only accept women and girls as refugees and deny all men and boys?
Dumb question, but why doesn't Europe only accept women and girls as refugees and deny all men and boys?
Dumb question, but why doesn't Europe only accept women and girls as refugees and deny all men and boys?
Canada did it right
Dumb question, but why doesn't Europe only accept women and girls as refugees and deny all men and boys?
Canada did it right
Seriously... CNN reports in addition to the explosive the backpack was full of screws and nails, thank fucking god he didn't get inside.Thank goodness he was refused entry to the concert.
Hopefully those injured make a full recovery.
I think America took in mostly families. Eighteen people (four families) were placed in the city next to my town, after being here a few months a 22 year old man was arrested for groping a 13 year old girl at a pool.Canada did it right
what's the general consensus in Germany on how Angela Merkel is handling the whole refugee situation? if these things keep happening what are the odds that she loses reelection?
what's the general consensus in Germany on how Angela Merkel is handling the whole refugee situation? if these things keep happening what are the odds that she loses reelection?
It's ridiculous that this failed asylum seeker was allowed to hang around. He should have been deported.
It's a scary time to be living in Europe, stay safe and figure your shit out EuropeGAF
not nearly as scary as these blatant generalisations on the internet though.
I'm sure Europe had enough experiences with people who offered "easy solutions" to complicated circumstances. like this one guy with the moustache. My grandma told me he was a great leader and built autobahnen and shit. Sure must've been a great time
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You're not actually allowed to deport people to warzones following the UN Human RIghts act.
There's not really an alternative to her though? The SPD is virtually dead, even if they were considering a coalition with the Greens and Die Linke, there's no way they'll even get close to the majority, so it's really either Merkel or the AfD. And if the latter happened, you could kiss Germany goodbye.For months polls have not been in her favor. According to those polls about 60% and more are dissatified with her or want her gone. In recent weeks satisfaction with her and her party, the CDU, rose a little again. But that will very likely reverse now. Her being reelected next year will imo depend on how she will handle the current situation and if the situation eases or not. It has never been remotely as bad as now. I really don't know how she could keep on going, hardly budging, as she did before despite ever growing and imo deserved criticism. We will see...
It's ridiculous that this failed asylum seeker was allowed to hang around. He should have been deported.
What the fuck are you talking about.
People are getting killed, and you compare that with online generalisation?
The general population across Europe must be losing patience with shit like this now happening on a weekly basis.
It's time for real solutions to get this stuff sorted, the current plan of putting the heads in the sand and wishing this will disappear is not going to be tolerated much longer.
Yeah, Germany gave him indefinite leave to remain and he decides to repay the favour by attempting to blow up dozens of German citizens. How does that work?
People like this are taking the piss out of Europe's liberal attitudes.
This is what pisses me off. Why the hell is his explosive backpack full of screws and nails!?Seriously... CNN reports in addition to the explosive the backpack was full of screws and nails, thank fucking god he didn't get inside.
Quiet in here... I guess the fatigue on these things wears thin. There's only so many times you can comment on senseless acts of violence. Still, there was a user who was lampooned earlier today with the Machette incident (sad that it's in a singular day) about the refugee issue and those voices seem a lot quieter with each passing news of yet another refugee trying to commit acts of murder.
What the fuck are you talking about.
People are getting killed, and you compare that with online generalisation?
Quiet in here... I guess the fatigue on these things wears thin. There's only so many times you can comment on senseless acts of violence. Still, there was a user who was lampooned earlier today with the Machette incident (sad that it's in a singular day) about the refugee issue and those voices seem a lot quieter with each passing news of yet another refugee trying to commit acts of murder.
The general population across Europe must be losing patience with shit like this now happening on a weekly basis.
It's time for real solutions to get this stuff sorted, the current plan of putting the heads in the sand and wishing this will disappear is not going to be tolerated much longer.
It is simply to cause more injuries.This is what pisses me off. Why the hell is his explosive backpack full of screws and nails!?
This is what pisses me off. Why the hell is his explosive backpack full of screws and nails!?
My girlfriend moved out of her apartment in Ansbach this morning... She was also on the train with the axe dude three hours before and in Munich the day before the shooting. I need to get her over here...
To bite, er blow up the hands that feed you.It is simply to cause more injuries.